Manchester United hosts Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, Oct. 25 with questions swirling around captain Bruno Fernandes and a long list of injuries.
The Red Devils sit 13th in the Premier League and have won just two of their 11 matches in all competitions. Wednesday's 4-1 loss at Como in the Champions League only added to their issues.
Michael Carrick remains without Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Benjamin Šeško. Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford are doubts after missing the trip to Italy.
Here is how Manchester United could line up against Bournemouth:
Manchester United predicted lineup vs. Bournemouth
- Goalkeeper: Lammens
- Defense: Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui
- Midfield: Baleba, Tielemans
- Attacking midfield: Mbeumo, Cunha, Amad
- Forward: Zirkzee
Leny Yoro is available again and could partner Harry Maguire in central defense. Joshua Zirkzee is pushing for a rare league start after scoring off the bench
in Como.
Manchester United team news vs. Bournemouth
- Out: Dorgu, Shaw, Mainoo, Ugarte, Šeško
- Questionable: Martínez, Rashford
- Suspended: N/A
Will Bruno Fernandes play vs. Bournemouth?
Fernandes is fit, but his place in the lineup is suddenly up for debate. The captain said after the loss in Como that it was the coaching staff's decision not to press man-for-man, suggesting it played a part in the defeat.
Carrick declined to rule out dropping him or removing the armband when asked about Fernandes on Friday."I'll always do what's best for the football club," said the United head coach.
Manchester United vs. Bournemouth time, TV
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Time: 10 a.m. ET
- Location: Old Trafford (Manchester, England)
- TV/stream: Peacock (WATCH HERE), NBCSN (Watch on Fubo)
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