Manchester United face Chelsea in the Premier League tonight in an attempt to get back on track.
Manchester United needed a return to Old Trafford after three tough away games last week.
Erik ten Hag will be hoping that the entire stadium will rally behind his squad, but after a tough week, the players must give them something to cheer about and a cause to believe.
He faces Mauricio Pochettino, the man he beat out for the job at Manchester United. There has been no word on whether Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is devastated or relieved, given the tremendous pressure Erik ten Hag is facing.
Who will Erik ten Hag choose?
The manager has major decisions in the coming days, but first, the newest injury. There have been no changes on the returns of Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, or Christian Eriksen, who have been confirmed as unavailable by the club.
As a result, Ten Hag will have to rely on the same lineup that faced Newcastle at the weekend. However, we anticipate some modifications.
In goal, it’s very clear that Andre Onana will keep his spot. Then we see Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire keep their places in center defense, where they were recognized as the team’s only two good performers against Newcastle.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka should remain at right-back and try to make amends for his error against Newcastle. He has a good track record against the opposing winger Raheem Sterling.
Sergio Reguilon, who impressed as a substitute against Newcastle, might fill in on the left.
More changes are made in midfield, but Kobbie Mainoo will start his third league game and first at home. He will be able to deal with it.
Sofyan Amrabat will replace Scott McTominay alongside him to try to provide more possession and positional discipline.
Captain Bruno Fernandes will also keep his spot, hoping to set a good example on such an important night for the team.
We anticipate two adjustments in the attack. Alejandro Garnacho, the only one of the leading three to start, will be the only one to do so.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial will be released. They have earned it. Instead, Rasmus Hojlund will lead the line, with Antony on the right wing, who has shown some improvement in recent games.
Ten Hag requires players that are willing to fight for him. Antony and Rasmus Hojlund will leave nothing to chance. Will that be sufficient? Right now, it is preferable to have a conflict than none at all, and then proceed from there.