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Marcus Rashford and Matthias de Ligt have been left out of the Manchester United squad again as they prepare for this afternoon’s game against Bournemouth.
Rashford appears to be leaving the club after a botched interview in which he said he was ready for a new challenge.
De Ligt appears to have failed to recover in time as he was unwell for his last game against Tottenham on Thursday.
Mason Mount is also out for several weeks with another injury. Luke Shaw remains injured.
Andre Onana will score the goal.
The back three includes Harry Maguire, Nuser Mazraoui, and Lisandro Martinez. Victor Lindelof was injured in that match. His place in the squad is taken by midfielder Toby Collyer.
Tyrell Malacia and Diogo Dalot are positioned as wingbacks, with the Portuguese positioned on the right.
Kobbie Mainoo features in midfield alongside Manu Ugarte.
Bruno Fernandes, Amad and Joshua Zirkzee start at the front.
On the substitute bench, Altay Bayindir is the backup goalkeeper.
Jonny Evans and Lenny Yoro are defensive reinforcements.
Casemiro, Collier and Christian Eriksen appear as midfield replacements.
The attacking subs are Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Rasmus Hojlund.
Garnacho’s absence from the rest of the starting lineup suggests all is still not well between him and coach Ruben Amorim.
Kick-off at Old Trafford is 2pm.
Old Trafford, hear your roar! 🔊#MUFC || #moonbow
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 22, 2024
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