Manchester United face Brentford in the Premier League without several key players. Kobbie Mainoo is out for a month with a hamstring injury, while Manuel Ugarte is limited to bench duty due to a thigh issue. Harry Maguire (calf) and Mason Mount (head/muscle) are also sidelined. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are nearing returns, but Leny Yoro remains in recovery after foot surgery.
On a positive note, manager Erik ten Hag welcomes Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo back to the bench, while Alejandro Garnacho starts. Lisandro Martinez will fill in at left-back, and United’s midfield options are limited with only Casemiro and Christian Eriksen available alongside captain Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Martinez; Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes; Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford
Subs: Bayindir, Lindelof, Mazraoui, Fletcher, Ugarte, Amad, Antony, Wheatley, Zirkzee
Kick-off: 3 PM BST, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Brentford Team News
Manager Frank confirmed that Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard are fit, while Mathias Jensen is unlikely to play due to injury. Yoane Wissa is a surprise option to return, but Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, and Gustavo Nunes are ruled out.
Brentford Predicted
Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Schade.
