Team news for United v Chelsea

Team news for United v Chelsea

Ruben Amorim has provided a positive update on the Manchester United squad, in advance of Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Chelsea.

The 17:30 BST kick-off at Old Trafford pits the Reds against the reigning FIFA World Club Cup champions, with everybody determined to put last weekend’s loss at Manchester City behind us. 

The good news is both Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are available to return, after missing the derby due to injury.

Diogo Dalot is still sidelined, after sustaining a problem while on international duty with Portugal, and Lisandro Martinez is continuing with his recovery from a knee operation, sustained last season.

Part one: Press conference v Chelsea Video

Part one: Press conference v Chelsea

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“Dalot is out,” Amorim told reporters at Carrington, during his pre-match press conference. “Mason is in the squad.

“Cunha is in the squad. Licha is still out. I think that is it.” 

There was also a question on the current situation regarding Tyrell Malacia, who is eligible to play in this season’s Premier League for the Reds.

“He is returning to contact with team-mates and the ball in the Under-21s,” the boss explained. “Then we will see.”

CHELSEA’S TEAM NEWS

The Blues are unbeaten domestically, this season, but succumbed to a 3-1 reverse to Bayern Munich in their opening UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday night.

Reece James played in midfield but could revert to a more familiar right-back role, while Cole Palmer is fit again, scoring and playing the full 90 minutes in Germany.

There is much debate over whether ex-Red Alejandro Garnacho will be handed a start but Estevao is another pushing for inclusion, with a myriad of options open to boss Enzo Maresca.

“Estevao can be great in all the attacking positions because his talent is very good and he is a top player,” said Maresca at his press conference. “He needs time. Both Estevao and Cole Palmer can play wide, both can play as no.10. I feel very lucky to have them both with us.

“Cole is okay. We have a session now. We need to assess some of the players. We have some doubts. 

“Marc Guiu is back with us, the intention is to use him. I think Garnacho is ready to start against Man United.”

Levi Colwill, Liam Delap and Mykhailo Mudryk are unavailable, as are Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi.

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