Erik ten Hag has chosen a strong starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Notts Forest, but Raphael Varane misses out, with Victor Lindelof replacing him.
Varane, along with Luke Shaw, is either rested or benched for precautionary reasons. Varane is named on the bench. Shaw is rested.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka continues at right back in Diogo Dalot’s absence. David de Gea is in goal.
Further upfield the team looks more familiar, with Eriksen and Casemiro in defensive midfield, Bruno Fernandes in attacking midfield and Marcus Rashford and Antony on the wings.
Antony will be looking to impress after a couple of mediocre performances which have been acknowledged by Ten Hag in the pre-match press conference.
Wout Weghorst gets his third consecutive start in front in the absence of Antony Martial.
Joining Varane on the bench are Tom Heaton, Brandon Williams, Fred, Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri.
There is no place in the squad for Harry Maguire, who is suspended.
Jadon Sancho is still missing despite being back in full training for the first team.
It is unclear why Heaton continues to fill in for De Gea when Jack Butland joined on loan from Crystal Palace.
This semi-final first leg at the City Ground is crucial if United are to rest their weary legs in the second leg.
Introducing: Your United XI for the #CarabaoCup Semi-Final First Leg ✊#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 25, 2023
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