How Man Utd could line up against Leeds with midfield crisis as Ten Hag rules out three stars including banned Casemiro
MAN UTD are seeking a 14th successive home win in a row when they welcome rivals Leeds to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Erik ten Hag‘s men can move level on points with second-place Man City with a victory over the managerless visitors – who sacked Jesse Marsch on Monday.
And Man Utd supporters will be supremely confident heading into the clash, with their side on the up and Leeds without a league win since November.
However, Ten Hag does face a midfield crisis heading into the midweek fixture.
Casemiro, who has become one of United’s most important players in recent months, is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Ten Hag then confirmed on Tuesday that Scott McTominay is unavailable through injury.
Christian Eriksen is still sidelined with an ankle injury, Donny van de Beek has a knee problem, and even winger Antony has been ruled out.
Those selection issues mean Bayern Munich loanee Marcel Sabitzer is expected to receive his first Man Utd start.
Aside from the middle of the park, Ten Hag is not set to make too many changes for the match.
David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane will almost certainly keep their places in the defence – albeit while club captain Harry Maguire pushes for a starting berth.
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And Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be confident he can fend off competition from Diogo Dalot at right-back.
Bruno Fernandes will occupy the attacking midfield role, with Marcus Rashford keen to keep up his sensational goalscoring form coming off the left-hand side.
Wout Weghorst is set to lead the line once more, particularly given Ten Hag ruled out Anthony Martial during his pre-match press conference.
And, with Antony not in contention, Alejandro Garnacho is the most likely option on the right ahead of Jadon Sancho.