Jose Mourinho’s October at Manchester United produced just one goal in the Premier League early this season as the Old Trafford outfit dropped to eighth place in the points table, after 10 games. They were beaten by Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the Europa League group stage game but have a great chance to be back to winning ways this weekend in the domestic league. They face a Swansea side that has just one win in the last six games in the competition and are reeling in the relegation zone. Here is the predicted lineup that Mourinho might field for this game:
Team News:
The manager revealed Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling are all out of this game while Paul Pogba, who picked up an injury in the game against Fenerbahce, might not be risked for this game. Ander Herrera will also miss this game serving a suspension while Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to start on the night.
Goal-Keeper:
David de Gea:
The Spaniard has been in sublime form for Manchester United this season and has been their best player in their campaign so far. He should start this game at the back for the side.
Matteo Darmian:
Injuries to key personnel at the back has given the Italian full-back a chance to prove himself as he will keep his place in the side for this game.
Daley Blind:
One of the most consistent defenders for United this season, Blind, will play as a center half for this game.
Marcos Rojo:
Though Rojo was not impressive in the game against Fenerbahce, he should keep his place in the starting XI, thanks to the injuries in the squad.
Luke Shaw:
The first choice left-back at Old Trafford this season, Luke Shaw can improve on his recent performance and will start this game against Swansea.
Marouane Fellaini:
The Belgian was an unused substitute in the game against Fenerbahce and is expected to be bought back into the starting XI.
Morgan Schneiderlin:
The French mid-fielder was awful in the first half in Istanbul but lack of personnel in mid-field will see him start this game against Swansea.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan:
After getting around half an hour under his belt against Fenerbahce, Mkhitaryan, is expected to be a part of the starting XI for this trip to Wales.
Juan Mata:
The Player of the Month for October for United, Mata, is one of their most in-form players early this season and is expected to start this game.
Marcus Rashford:
The English youngster has been solid so far this season and has been a regular starter. He should keep his place in the side.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
Though dropped from the starting XI for the Europa League game, Zlatan, is the talisman in attack for Manchester United and is expected to start at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.
