Manchester United face their toughest test of the season so far before the international break. Liverpool Visit Old Trafford on the third day of the Premier League.
With Erik the Hag The Red Devils are already under pressure after beating Fulham and losing to Brighton & Hove Albion. Here's a look at how they could line up when they face Liverpool this afternoon:
GOALIE: André Onana conceded two goals against Brighton but was unable to do much. With no worthy competition for his place, the Cameroonian will be guaranteed a starting spot when Liverpool visit Old Trafford.
DEFENDERS: Manchester United's concerns at left-back have not improved, with Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia still unavailable. Diogo Dalot will start in that position, while Noussair Mazraoui will play at right-back.
Harry Maguire He could have done better in the build-up to Danny Welbeck's goal and could be sacrificed, with Matthijs de Ligt making his first Premier League start after coming on as a substitute in the last two games. Lisandro Martinez will complete a four-man defence that includes three players with Ajax backgrounds.
Bruno returns to midfield and Zirkzee is a starter
MIDFIELDERS: Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo have been good in the double pivot and will continue to be together in a more deep role against Liverpool. New signing Manuel Ugarte was not registered in time, so his debut will have to wait until after the international break.
With Mount Mason It is likely to get lost Bruno Fernandes, who will play seven games due to injury, will move into the number 10 position. The experiment of using him as a striker has failed, to be honest. The Portuguese will be flanked by Amad Diallo on the right and Marcus Rashford on the left wings.
FORWARD: Mason Mount's injury will force Bruno Fernandes into the attacking midfield role and open the door for Joshua Zirkzee to make his first Premier League start. He scored the winner against Fulham in the opening round but was responsible for Alejandro Garnacho's disallowed goal in the defeat to Brighton.
This is what United would look like on paper:
CHECK OUT OUR PREDICTED LIVERPOOL XI HERE
