Having endured a dire campaign last term, Manchester United have started the season poorly despite spending big money this summer.
They are currently 14th in the Premier League table, winning only two out of six games. After losing to Brentford last weekend, pressure is high on Ruben Amorim.
Amid this situation, the Red Devils are set to host Sunderland at Old Trafford in a very crucial league fixture this afternoon. If the Portuguese boss fails to guide his team to victory today, it has been reported that he might not be at the club anymore.
On the other hand, the Black Cats have enjoyed a stellar start to this season after gaining promotion, sitting only one point behind fourth-placed Crystal Palace.
Team news
Lisandro Martínez and Noussair Mazraoui are set to miss out on this game due to their respective injury problems. On the other hand, having not been involved since the start of this season, Tyrell Malacia returned to first-team training this week. It remains to be seen whether he will be included in the squad.
Casemiro was suspended vs Brentford after picking up a red card against Chelsea. But he is available to feature today. Elsewhere, Amad Diallo is back after missing out last weekend due to family bereavement.
Predicted line-up
Altay Bayindir has started all six Premier League games thus far this season, but has displayed inconsistent performances. So, Senne Lammens should make his debut in goal for Man Utd today.
The Red Devils’ backline weren’t solid enough last weekend, so some changes are expected. Leny Yoro could return to the starting line-up and should commence alongside Matthijs de Ligt, while Luke Shaw may continue as the LCB. In that case, Harry Maguire would have to make do with a place on the bench.
Amad and Patrick Dorgu are expected to be the two wing-backs, while Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes might be the midfield pairing. Therefore, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Diogo Dalot would be among the substitutes.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are set to be the two CAMs, with Benjamin Sesko likely to continue in the CF position after putting his name on the scoresheet last weekend. So, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee are expected to be involved as substitutes.
Expected Man Utd line-up vs Sunderland
Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Bruno, Dorgu; Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko
