The line-up of Manchester United is known. On Thursday evening, the team of manager Erik ten Hag will face Aston Villa in the EFL Cup in an attempt to reach the eighth final. The coach has several changes in store compared to last Sunday, when the Premier League lost 3-1 to the Villans. Unlike Donny van de Beek and Tyrell Malacia, Cristiano Ronaldo does not play, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka makes his United debut.
Where Ronaldo started as captain last weekend in the striker position, this time he is not even in the match selection. Below the bar, David de Gea is replaced by Dubravka, who has a four-man defence. Malacia is favored in left-back over Luke Shaw, while Diogo Dalot retains his right-back position. The heart of the defense is formed by Victor Lindelöf and Harry Maguire. The latter is preferred over Lisandro Martínez, who will probably get some rest.
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Van de Beek can be found on the diaphragm. The Dutchman has been given the confidence of his manager for the third time in a row, despite the fact that he faced a lot of criticism after his performance against Villa. Erik ten Hag is probably the only manager on earth who could have thought of starting Donny van de Beek. Manchester Evening News after the 3-1 loss. The midfield is completed by Fred and Scott McTominay.
Ten Hag has also opted for a three-man vanguard. Anthony Martial can fill the striker position in the absence of Ronaldo, while Marcus Rashford covers the left wing at the expense of Garnacho. Bruno Fernandes is shifted and must provide a threat from the right winger position. The kick-off at Old Trafford will take place at 9 p.m. and the game will be led by arbiter David Coote.
Manchester United line-up: Dubrovnik; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Malacia; Fred, McTominay, VandeBeek; Fernandes, Martial, Rashford.