manchester united will travel to the capital to face Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup quarter-finals tonight.
The Red Devils have had a tough start to this season, but will come into this match on the back of an excellent win over their city rivals. city of manchester.
On the other hand, Spurs have had a topsy-turvy campaign so far this season, but are currently full of confidence after thrashing Southampton 5-0 in the first division last weekend. The Lilywhites won 3-0 when they faced United in the league at Old Trafford earlier this season.
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Luke Shaw is not a candidate to feature due to his injury problems, while Mason Mount has also been discarded of this game after suffering an injury last time. Noussair Mazraoui picked up a knock against Man City last weekend and is doubtful for tonight.
Alejandro Garnacho and Mark Rashford The last time they were left out of the squad for the match because Rubén Amorim was not happy with their performance during training. Therefore, it remains to be seen if they appear in this meeting.
Planned lineup
Ruben Amorim has continued to rotate his team each game after becoming United's new manager last month and is likely to do the same in this match as well. But André Onana could continue between the sticks ahead of Altay Bayindir.
Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martínez and Harry Maguire He started last weekend but the trio may not start tonight and Leny Yoro could be called up to replace Maguire.
Tyrell Malacia could start at left-back after remaining as an unused substitute last time out and Diogo Dalot could be moved to the opposite side after starting on the left against the Citizens.
Manuel Ugarte is likely to keep his place in the defensive midfield position and Bruno Fernandes could be deployed alongside the Uruguayan. Then, Kobbie Mainoo can appear from the bench.
Amad Diallo could be rested for this game after putting in a winning performance last weekend and Antony could get the nod to start. Garnacho could be on the left, while Joshua Zirkzee would likely be in the center forward position. Therefore, Rasmus Hojlund could be among the substitutes.
Expected lineup for Manchester United vs Tottenham
Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Martínez; Dalot, Ugarte, Bruno, Malacia; Antonio, Zirkzee, Garnacho