October 6th 2024.
Manchester United will be facing Aston Villa in today's Premier League match, but their decision on Kobbie Mainoo is still up in the air. On one hand, they have their captain Bruno Fernandes available after a successful appeal over a wrongful dismissal from a red card in their last game against Tottenham. However, they will have to make a late decision on Mainoo, who was replaced in the last game due to an injury.
Mason Mount, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, was also forced off the pitch in the last game due to a separate injury. He did not play in their game against Porto and remains a doubt for today's match. As for Mainoo, he did travel with the team to Portugal but did not make the matchday squad. There is hope that he will be fit to play against Villa.
Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that Harry Maguire, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo had injury issues before their game against Porto. While Maguire and Garnacho were able to make the squad and play some minutes, Mainoo was not risked and was left out. Ten Hag stated that they will have to wait and see if Mainoo will be fit enough to start or be on the bench for today's match.
Luke Shaw, who has been sidelined since February, is still not available for selection and there is no specific timeline for his return. Tyrell Malacia is also still working on his fitness and won't be back until after the international break. New signing Leny Yoro is also unavailable and is not expected to return until November.
In order to stop Aston Villa's in-form striker Ollie Watkins, United will have to put out a strong lineup. Marcus Rashford, who scored in their last game against Porto before being substituted at half-time, is expected to start today. The predicted lineup for United is: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, and Hojlund.
The match will kick off at 2pm and will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also watch the game on the Sky Go app or NOW TV. Stay tuned for more news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United.
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