Man Utd predicted lineup vs Lyon - Pre-season friendly
- Man Utd face Lyon in Scotland
- Erik ten Hag expects to be without a number of senior players
- Andre Onana planning to join the tour of the United States
By Tom Gott
Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday for their second pre-season friendly of the summer, with French side Lyon the opponents in Scotland.
A youthful Red Devils side saw off Leeds to get their preparations underway and, despite the return of his senior players to training, Erik ten Hag is expecting a similarly inexperienced side to take to the field for this one.
Here's how the boss could set up.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Lyon (4-2-3-1)
GK: Tom Heaton - Andre Onana will likely take over in America but for now, with Dean Henderson both injured and on the verge of being sold, it's Heaton who will start.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Diogo Dalot was named among the group of seniors who might not make the trip to Scotland, suggesting Wan-Bissaka will get the nod again.
CB: Raphael Varane - Speculation of a link-up with former Real Madrid teammate David Alaba will almost certianly amount to nothing this summer.
CB: Lisandro Martinez - If Onana is half as impactful as Martinez has been in Manchester, he'll be a great signing.
LB: Alvaro Fernandez - Luke Shaw is another who isn't ready for much action at this point, so it could be another chance for young Fernandez.
DM: Hannibal Mejbri - Hannibal has been tipped to leave the club this summer but appears to be getting the chances to prove himself to Ten Hag first.
DM: Kobbie Mainoo - Fans were rightly excited about Mainoo against Leeds, with the young starlet on the cusp of a real breakthrough.
RM: Jadon Sancho - Antony's injury gives Sancho a little headstart to secure a spot in this team.
AM: Mason Mount - With Chelsea fans waiting to clip every misplaced pass, Mount will be desperate for a solid showing.
LM: Amad Diallo - Amad is among those being handed opportunities by Ten Hag, who does not expect Marcus Rashford to play a major role in this game, if any.
ST: Joe Hugill - Getting on the score sheet against Leeds could see Hugill earn a start in this one.
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