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

Manchester United are set to be without just two players for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

While Lisandro Martinez is still recovering from a long-term knee injury sustained in February, Diogo Dalot (muscle)  also remains sidelined, but Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Matheus Cunha (hamstring) and Mason Mount (unspecified) are available for selection - it remains to be seen whether either player is fit to start, though.

At a time when Amorim is under pressure to turn the club’s fortunes around after suffering a disappointing 3-0 derby defeat to rivals Manchester City last weekend, the Portuguese is not expected to make too many changes to his starting lineup.

The big decision for Amorim this weekend is whether to hand deadline-day goalkeeper signing Senne Lammens his Premier League debut, or stick with Altay Bayindir between the sticks.

Harry Maguire will attempt to force his way into the first XI, but the centre-back may have to settle for a place on the substitutes’ bench once again as Amorim seems to favour a back three of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw at present.

Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu are the most likely duo to operate as wing-backs, while Casemiro is set to battle with Manuel Ugarte for a start in centre-midfield alongside captain Bruno Fernandes. Kobbie Mainoo is another midfield option, but his game time has been limited under Amorim and a start is seemingly unlikely this weekend.

Bryan Mbeumo, who was involved in six goals in seven Premier League appearances against Chelsea (three goals, three assists) with former club Brentford, is expected to link up with Amad Diallo in the final third, providing support for central striker Benjamin Sesko who is likely to retain his starting spot ahead of Joshua Zirkzee.

Manchester United possible starting lineup: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Sesko

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