Marcus Rashford and Matthijs de Ligt are both once again missing from the Manchester United squad as they prepare to face Bournemouth this afternoon.
Rashford looks to be on his way out of the club after an ill-considered interview in which he said he was ready for a new challenge.
De Ligt was ill for the last match against Spurs on Thursday so it is likely he has not recovered in time.
Mason Mount is also out after another injury setback that will keep him on the sidelines for several weeks. Luke Shaw is still injured.
Andre Onana will be in goal.
The back three will be Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez. Victor Lindelof picked up an injury in that game. His place in the squad is taken by midfielder Toby Collyer.
Tyrell Malacia and Diogo Dalot are the wing backs, with the Portuguese switching to the right.
Kobbie Mainoo comes into the midfield alongside Manu Ugarte.
Bruno Fernandes, Amad and Joshua Zirkzee start up front.
On the subs bench, Altay Bayindir is the backup goalkeeper.
Jonny Evans and Leny Yoro are the defensice reinforcements.
Casemiro, Collyer and Christian Eriksen are the midfield subs.
The attacking subs are Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Rasmus Hojlund.
The absence of Garnacho from another starting lineup suggests all is still not well between him and manager Ruben Amorim.
Kick off at Old Trafford is at 2pm.
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Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.
