Manchester United fans are eager for Christian Eriksen to make his competitive return to action against Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
Erik ten Hag confirmed the playmaker would be in the squad to take on the Toffees having not featured since sustaining ankle ligament damage in January’s FA Cup clash against Reading. Eriksen returned to team training this week during a crucial period of United’s season.
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw has been ruled out of the contest with an unspecified issue that forced him off after 37 minutes in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Brentford. The left-back’s problem is not thought to be long-term although Ten Hag is unsure about when he will return.
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In light of this, supporters have brought in Tyrell Malacia by de facto with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane guarding David de Gea. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has not featured in the last two games due to illness but fans wish for him to start against Everton in place of Diogo Dalot.
Scott McTominay makes way for Eriksen in midfield, which will be without Casemiro as he sits out the final of his four-match ban following his red card against Southampton last month.
Marcel Sabitzer arrived at Old Trafford on January deadline day upon Ten Hag learning that Eriksen’s absence would be long-term. He retains his place in the line-up selected by United supporters after assisting Marcus Rashford’s winner in midweek
Bruno Fernandes was dropped back against Brentford and United fans want Ten Hag to do the same against Everton to complete a centralised trio. Rashford has been chosen to occupy his more-prolific left-wing role, allowing Anthony Martial to come in for his first start since January 14.
The Frenchman came off the bench against Newcastle and Brentford after being deemed not fit enough to start by Ten Hag but could make the cut this time after packing more than 60 minutes under his belt in his two recent outings.
Finally, Antony gets the nod on the right wing. The Brazilian has seven goals this season although has not scored in the Premier League since his strike against Everton at Goodison Park back in October.
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