Manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium this evening, making a bold selection call.
United, who lost 4-2 on their last trip to this particular corner of the Midlands, will be going in search of a third successive victory for the first time since December last year. The Reds, following their 2-1 win over Liverpool last Monday, got another three points on the board on Saturday, beating Southampton 1-0.
It means that Ten Hag will be hoping to see United continue to build on the good, recent momentum they have developed. The Dutchman has decided to name the same side that defeated the Saints, meaning United line-up with the same XI for the third game running.
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It means that Casemiro's wait for his full debut continues, following his recent arrival from Real Madrid. He was in contention for a start this evening, but Ten Hag has chosen to stick with Scott McTominay in midfield.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, who will stay at the club beyond tonight's 11pm transfer deadline, and Victor Lindelof have been named among the substitutes. Striker Anthony Martial, however, remains unavailable through injury.
Having named the same line-up for third game running, Ten Hag will be hoping that it has the desired impact, as he goes in search of another maximum haul of points. It is his decision to leave Casemiro on the bench that has attracted the most attention from United's supporters in the immediate aftermath of the team news being confirmed.
Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what some of United's supporters have had to say in response to Ten Hag's decision to make the Brazilian wait that little while longer for his full debut.
As you can see from the messages displayed in the tweets above, Ten Hag's decision to hand McTominay a start over Casemiro has not gone down well. The supporters are desperate to catch a first glimpse of the former Madrid man from the start for the first time.
United starting line-up : De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes; Elanga, Rashford, Sancho.
Substitutes : Heaton, Kovar, Lindelof, Maguire, Casemiro, Fred, Van de Beek, Garnacho, Ronaldo.
This evening's contest at the King Power Stadium gets under way at 8:00pm and you can follow all of the action on our live matchday blog, which you can access by clicking here.
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