Man Utd predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest - FA Cup
- Man Utd travel to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup fifth round
- United were beaten finalists last season
- Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire & Rasmus Hojlund are recent additions to the injury list
An optimistic Erik ten Hag harbours hopes of going one better in the FA Cup this season.
Manchester United were beaten in the 2023 final by their now even noisier neighbours to conclude a nonetheless promising campaign for the Red Devils. Such promise has been less obvious in 2023/24, although Ten Hag's side have progressed into the fifth round of the competition.
Away victories over Wigan and Newport County have set up their upcoming tie with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
United were beaten at the City Ground at the end of 2023 and few would be surprised if the hosts prevail in midweek. Nonetheless, here's how Ten Hag could set up his United side for this cup tie.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
GK: Andre Onana - There will be no rotation between the sticks, even if Onana has kept just two clean sheets in 2024.
RB: Diogo Dalot - One of United's steadiest performers as of late, Dalot could be used at left-back in Luke Shaw's absence but Ten Hag preferred to go down another route on Saturday with Aaron Wan-Bissaka still out.
CB: Jonny Evans - Harry Maguire is a confirmed absentee and Raphael Varane is doubtful, meaning Ten Hag may need the veteran Evans to come in as cover.
CB: Willy Kambwala - Expect minutes for 19-year-old Kambwala, who may have a big role to play in the first team if this injury struggle continues.
LB: Victor Lindelof - With Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia all out, Ten Hag has turned to Lindelof to fill the left-back void.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo - Mainoo has functioned as a beacon of hope for United this term, and he's a sure bet to keep his place in midfield.
CM: Casemiro - Casemiro has been declared fit after his head injury at the weekend and may have to come straight back into the team.
RM: Antony - The out-of-favour winger scored his first goal in 12 years in the fourth-round win at Newport County. Antony is barely getting Premier League minutes, but he could make another cup appearance.
AM: Scott McTominay - Could we finally be about to see McTominay in attack? Bruno Fernandes is an injury doubt and could be set to miss just his second United game and, with Mason Mount also out, it may be the Scot's time to shine.
LM: Alejandro Garnacho - Like Mainoo, Garnacho has offered the club long-term hope this season.
ST: Marcus Rashford - Bereft of options up top with Rasmus Hojlund joining the injury list, Rashford is likely to continue as United's number nine despite failing to impress at the weekend.
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