Man United lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash

Manchester United will be without at least five first-team players for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford at Old Trafford.

While Leny Yoro (foot), Luke Shaw (calf) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) all continue to work their way back from injury, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire have been ruled out for "a few weeks" with muscle problems picked up in the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa prior to the international break.

Manuel Ugarte took part in an individual recovery session on Thursday after limping off with an unspecified issue on international duty with Uruguay on Tuesday, and he will be assessed ahead of kickoff along with Mason Mount (knock).

However, Erik ten Hag's side have been boosted by the return to training of Noussair Mazraoui - who recently underwent an operation to address heart palpitations - Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, who could all be involved this weekend.

With Man United currently light in the full-back department, it has been reported that Ten Hag could use Jonny Evans at left-back, with Diogo Dalot moving over to the right side of a back four, while Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt could both be recalled to start at centre-back.

Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes are all in contention to start in midfield, while Marcus Rashford is expected to start on the left flank as either Garnacho, Diallo or Antony operates on the right.

Rasmus Hojlund, who allegedly picked up a knock on international duty last weekend, should be fit to feature on Saturday after playing for just under an hour for Denmark on Tuesday, but Ten Hag may instead hand Joshua Zirkzee a start up front against Brentford.

Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Evans; Eriksen, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

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