Manchester United\u2018s highly anticipated clash with Manchester City this weekend could mark Michael Carrick\u2019s debut in charge of the Red Devils, and he\u2019s set to have more selection options than expected, according to Manchester World.<\/p>\n
Carrick, who is poised to be confirmed as interim manager after the club\u2019s recent managerial upheaval, will prepare his squad for one of the toughest assignments in English football: the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s not an entirely positive picture for United\u2019s boss-in-waiting. Central defender Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back issue, leaving a gap in the heart of United\u2019s backline and forcing Carrick to rethink his defensive shape.<\/p>\n
Predicted to start in goal is Senne Lammens, with a back four potentially featuring the likes of Lisandro Mart\u00ednez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot. Midfield responsibility is expected to fall to veteran Casemiro alongside creative leader Bruno Fernandes, while the attack may include Sesko or Cunha supported by United\u2019s returning wide options.<\/p>\n
Formation: 4-2-3-1<\/p>\n
Senne Lamens; Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin Sesko.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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