Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
Manchester United host Brentford at Old Trafford this afternoon at the start of a crucial set of seven fixtures for Erik ten Hag between the October and November international breaks. The Red Devils have won just two of their opening seven Premier League matches this season, leaving Ten Hag's side 14th.
There will be an elephant in the room with Thomas Frank - a coach interviewed by INEOS during the summer and still strongly linked with the Dutchman's job - in the opposition dugout.
Express Sport runs through the likely United line-up when the Bees visit M16.
Related articles Man Utd dressing room 'angry' at Jim Ratcliffe after leaving employee 'in tears' Man Utd players 'threatened to pay for own flights' as INEOS turmoil exposed Man Utd predicted XI vs Brentford (4-2-3-1)Goalkeeper - OnanaIn September, Andre Onana won the Premier League Save of the Month award for his astonishing save at Crystal Palace.
He was also named United's Player of the Month and is eyeing a fifth league clean sheet this season against Brentford.
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It comes as a major boost - with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia still out of contention - after the Moroccan was previously expected to spend a few weeks on the sidelines.
Harry Maguire, however, will miss a few weeks, but his partner in the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa last time out, Jonny Evans, deserves to keep his place.
Brentford's threat from long balls and crosses could see Ten Hag opt for Matthijs de Ligt over Lisandro Martinez to join Evans - as he did at Villa Park.
Alejandro Garnacho may get the nod over Amad. (Image: Getty) Stay up-to-date with the latest Man Utd news Join us on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Midfield - Casemiro, Eriksen, FernandesKobbie Mainoo is unavailable after failing to recover from the injury that forced him to withdraw from the latest England squad.
Christian Eriksen will likely be called upon again to continue his renaissance this term.
Casemiro partnered the Dane against Porto earlier this month and could be preferred to Manuel Ugarte, who appears out of favour after a miserable Premier League debut against Tottenham.
Bruno Fernandes will be suspended for next week's trip to Fenerbahce, so the United captain is bound to play the entirety of the Brentford clash - if he can avoid another red card...
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Related articles The untold story of Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd exit after family tragedy Man Utd 'have three-man Ten Hag replacement shortlist' as INEOS make contact Paul Pogba's private chat after Man Utd exit speaks volumes of club's decline Attack - Garnacho, Rashford, HojlundTen Hag continues to have the dilemma of Alejandro Garnacho or Amad as his first-choice right-winger.
Neither has emerged as the obvious candidate, which is working in Ten Hag's favour, given the unpredictability of his attack.
Garnacho started against Villa, and he should be fresh from a two-week rest after dropping out of Argentina duty.
Marcus Rashford is expected to keep his place on the left, with Rasmus Hojlund continuing ahead of Joshua Zirkzee up front.
Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
Man Utd team news: Predicted XI vs Brentford as Fernandes and Mazraoui decisions made
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