[3-4-3]: TWO players removed and academy stars promoted- Manchester United predicted lineups vs Tottenham Hotspur as Ruben Amorim removed TWO more players from first-team squad
After scraping through in the FA Cup, Manchester United turn their attention to an important run of Premier League games in the final three weeks of February.
United travel to Tottenham on Sunday before an away game at Everton and then a home fixture against Ipswich to finish the month.
Friday’s fortunate 2-1 win over Leicester, secured by an injury-time winner by Harry Maguire which looked offside, showed United remain a work in progress.
Injuries
Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw’s injury problems have continued this season.
After recently returning to training, Amorim confirmed Shaw had suffered a small setback in his recovery when speaking before the Leicester game.
“Luke has one small issue in the different area from the last injury, so we try to be careful with Luke,” he said.
There have been reports that Shaw faces another four weeks out but conflicting reports say he could return to training this week.
Potential return date: Unknown
Altay Bayindir
Back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir might have played in the FA Cup game against Leicester but an unspecified “problem” ruled him out.
Potential return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
Fellow goalkeeper Tom Heaton also missed the Foxes clash with an unspecified injury.
Potential return date: Unknown
Mason Mount
Like Shaw, Mason Mount has struggled with fitness during his time at Old Trafford.
Mount came off injured against Man City back in December and his return date is unclear.
Potential return date: Unknown
Jonny Evans
Jonny Evans has also been missing of late with a calf injury and there has been no official update on his fitness in a while.
Potential return date: Unknown
Lisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martinez suffered a serious knee injury in the defeat at home to Crystal Palace earlier this month.
United have confirmed Martinez damaged his cruciate ligament and he is expected to be ruled out for months.
Potential return date: Late 2025
Predicted lineup
Man United predicted lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Altay Bayindir (GK) — De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro — Dorgu, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot — Amad Diallo, Zirkzee, Fernandes
