Mourinho To Make 2 Changes: Predicted Man Utd XI To Face Bournemouth

Man Utd will be hoping to continue their push for the top four in the table when they take on Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Here is the team I think Jose Mourinho will pick for the game:

Goalkeeper: David De Gea is almost certain to keep his spot between the sticks this weekend as he’s one of the first names on Mourinho’s team sheet.

Defence: Phil Jones is back in contention after recovering from a foot injury but after almost a month out I think a place on the bench is the best he can hope for on Saturday.

Therefore, I expect we’ll see Chris Smalling continue alongside Eric Bailly in the heart of defence while Antonio Valencia should retain his place at right-back.

However, we could see one change to the back four that started in the FA Cup final with Daley Blind coming in to replace Marcos Rojo at left-back. Luke Shaw is expected to once again miss out as doubts over his Old Trafford future continue.

Midfield: Michael Carrick was named among the substitutes against Southampton last Sunday but I think we’ll see the experienced midfielder get a recall on Saturday.

That could see Ander Herrera move in to a slightly more advanced role with Paul Pogba dropping back to play alongside the Spaniard in front of Carrick in a midfield three. Marouane Fellaini is another option for Mourinho but I think we’ll see him remain among the subs.

Attack: Wayne Rooney was unfortunate not to make an appearance at Wembley last weekend and I think he’ll once again be named on the bench against Bournemouth.

Juan Mata could keep his place in attack while Anthony Martial is expected to start on the left with Jesse Lingard the man most likely to make way despite getting on the score-sheet against the Saints.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will almost certainly be leading the line up front with the Swedish superstar looking to continue his excellent goal-scoring form of late. Marcus Rashford will therefore have to make-do with a place among the subs.

Here is how we think United will line-up: