The Manchester United Lineup That Should Start Against RB Leipzig

Manchester United travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, where a point is enough to see them out of Group H and into the knockout stages.

Somehow, it's beginning to feel very Wolfsburg away circa 2015, which is a sore memory for United fans. The Red Devils needed a win away in Germany on that night in December, but threw away a 2-1 lead and were dumped out against the odds.

Defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last week has suddenly made qualifying for the knockout stages seem a much more difficult task for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side when it should've been wrapped up already.

There's no Louis van Gaal in the dugout this time, nor is there a rogue Nick Powell to throw on as substitute. With that in mind, here's how Solskjaer could set up against Die Roten Bullen.

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

David de Gea (GK) - United's number one is expected to be back to full fitness for the clash and will likely resume his spot in the starting XI. He needs a good performance to keep Dean Henderson out of the picture.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) - For lack of a better option and the fact that it's virtually impossible to get a ball past him, Wan-Bissaka starts.

Victor Lindelof (CB) - The jury is still out on Lindelof and with the January transfer window coming up, his performances must pick up quickly. He starts and - like De Gea - is fighting to keep his place.

Harry Maguire (CB) - The England international will be key in steadying the ship at the back. Looked back to his best in recent weeks, to the delight of the Red Devils.

Alex Telles (LB) - Telles has impressed with his attacking impetus down the left flank and is making good on an extended run in the XI following another injury to Luke Shaw.

2. Midfielders

Scott McTominay (DM) - The base of the diamond, the versatile McTominay has his work cut out for him as the de-facto defensive midfielder. Is it his best position? No. Will he give 100%? Absolutely.

Juan Mata (CM) - He might not have the burst of pace he once had, but Mata is proof that you don't lose technique. Oozes class with every touch of the ball and still so important for United; he's recalled to the XI and will play off the right.

Paul Pogba (CM) - Whether his trademark strike against West Ham a shop window performance or Pogba getting back to his best, United won't mind so long as he puts in another shift like that. The French international will thrive off the left in a diamond.

Bruno Fernandes (AM) - Mr. Manchester United completes the diamond, because obviously. First name on the team sheet and understandably so.

3. Forwards

Mason Greenwood (ST) - The 19-year-old bagged a seriously well taken goal away to West Ham which was key in boosting his confidence once more. His pace and range of finishing will be crucial on the counter for the Red Devils.

Marcus Rashford (ST) - Rashford came up with the goods from the bench at the weekend and proved just how lethal he can be when on form. He managed a hat-trick in the reverse fixture, so obviously starts again here.