Man Utd predicted lineup vs Real Betis - Europa League
By Tom Gott
Manchester United will look to get things back on track once again when they face Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday.
Erik ten Hag's job is to switch the focus away from the crushing defeat to Liverpool and over to their continued quest for trophies, with La Liga highflyers Betis their first obstacle.
Here's how the boss could set up.
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Man Utd predicted lineup vs Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
GK: David de Gea - There was little De Gea could have done to survive the Liverpool barrage.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Diogo Dalot struggled massively at the weekend and this may represent a good opportunity for Wan-Bissaka to show what he can do.
CB: Harry Maguire - Raphael Varane was doubtful for the Liverpool game but still managed to play the full 90 minutes. The Frenchman clearly needs a rest and this looks like the right time.
CB: Lisandro Martinez - Ten Hag will be keen to avoid too much upheaval in his defence. If there's any player who can cope physically with another outing, it's Martinez.
LB: Tyrell Malacia - Like Varane, Luke Shaw hasn't been fully fit and he could benefit from a rest.
DM: Scott McTominay - Reports suggest that Casemiro picked up an injury at the weekend and Ten Hag would be wise to avoid taking any risks with the influential Brazilian.
DM: Marcel Sabitzer - Sabizter's energy and drive from midfield will be needed to try and pick this team back up.
RM: Jadon Sancho - Left out against Liverpool, Sancho will be desperate to prove he deserves to play in those big games.
AM: Bruno Fernandes - Fresh off a performance which has been widely criticised, Fernandes needs to be moved back into a central role while he looks to restore some stability to his game.
LM: Alejandro Garnacho - Garnacho has come up with some massive moments for United this season and his youthful enthusiasm could be just what this side needs right now.
ST: Marcus Rashford - As an academy kid, Rashford will have felt the Liverpool loss about as strongly as anyone. This is the chance to make a real statement and apologise to the fans.
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