November 3rd 2024.
It's an exciting day for Manchester United fans as they gear up to take on Chelsea in the Premier League this afternoon. All eyes will be on the dugout, where legendary player Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to make an appearance. While he won't officially take over as manager until November, he will be leading the team for three more games as interim manager, following their thrilling Carabao Cup win against Leicester City on Wednesday.
Unfortunately, van Nistelrooy will still be without two key players, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire, who are both recovering from thigh and knee injuries. Christian Eriksen, who has been having a standout season, missed their last game due to an undisclosed injury and remains a doubt for today's match. Mason Mount and Luke Shaw are also expected to miss out due to their respective injuries.
Speaking of Shaw, it seems his injury woes continue as he has suffered yet another setback in his recovery. It's a tough blow for the left-back, who has not played for the club since February. With Tyrell Malacia also working his way back to full fitness, it looks like van Nistelrooy will have to make do without a recognized left-back option.
Despite these setbacks, United got off to a winning start under van Nistelrooy midweek and will be hoping to continue that momentum today. However, they will be missing Antony, who was stretchered off with an ankle sprain last week. On a positive note, Leny Yoro is making progress in his return to action and could potentially make a comeback next month.
Chelsea, on the other hand, head into this match with a relatively healthy squad. However, Jadon Sancho will be ineligible to face his parent club and his place in the starting lineup is uncertain after being substituted at halftime in their last game. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto, who joined their attacking unit last weekend, is expected to keep his spot after registering an assist in their win.
In a typical fashion, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca made multiple changes to their lineup for the midweek Carabao Cup game, which they ultimately lost. However, they are expected to field a strong squad today, with some regulars being given a rest. Wesley Fofana, who had some concerns over his knee, is expected to make a return to the team after some time off due to a previous injury.
Now, for the predicted lineups - United fans can expect to see Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, and Hojlund on the field. As for Chelsea, they are likely to start with Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James, Caicedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, and Jackson.
For those wondering where to catch the action, the match will kick off at 4:30pm and will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also stream the game on the Sky Go app or NOW TV. It's shaping up to be an exciting match between two top teams, so be sure to tune in and don't miss out!
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