Manchester United dream line-up vs Crystal Palace after huge double injury boost for Ten Hag
Latest Manchester United Updates: Hojlund and Mount Provide Major Injury Boost Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Manchester United have received positive news on the injury front following their dominant win over Barnsley.
United triumphed with a 7-0 victory against the League One side at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen each scoring twice, while Antony added a goal from the penalty spot.
Now, with a place in the fourth round of the competition secured, manager Erik ten Hag’s attention turns to this weekend’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace. In the days leading up to the fixture, the Dutchman has been given a fitness boost with the return of two key players.
Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount both participated in training at Carrington on Wednesday. Hojlund has been sidelined for the entire season due to a hamstring injury, while Mount picked up a fitness issue after the defeat to Brighton last month.
It remains to be seen whether either player will be fit to start, or even feature, against Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, if they are available, it would provide a significant selection boost for Ten Hag and United as they prepare for the upcoming match.
If Hojlund is fit, he could compete with Joshua Zirkzee for the starting striker position in the team. Zirkzee, who joined from Bologna over the summer, has scored one goal for United and started the last two Premier League matches.
In Mount’s case, earning a spot in the starting lineup may be more challenging, given the arrival of Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan international is expected to start alongside Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield, with Bruno Fernandes occupying an advanced No. 10 role.
The backline seems more straightforward, with Andre Onana in goal, supported by Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot as full-backs. Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez are anticipated to resume their central defensive partnership at Selhurst Park this weekend.
As for the forward positions, Ten Hag may opt to start Amad Diallo on the right wing, with Alejandro Garnacho on the left. The United boss also has Marcus Rashford and Antony, both of whom rediscovered their scoring form in the midweek win over Barnsley.
Potential Man Utd Line-up vs Crystal Palace:
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Manchester United are set for a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, with key players Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount returning to training. Both have been sidelined, with Hojlund recovering from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action all season and Mount dealing with a fitness issue since the Brighton match.
Their availability could be crucial for Erik ten Hag, who will be looking to maintain momentum following a commanding 7-0 win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen were standout performers, each scoring twice, while Antony added a goal from the penalty spot.
If Hojlund is declared fit, he could compete with Joshua Zirkzee for the starting striker position. Zirkzee, a summer signing from Bologna, has already found the net once and started the last two league games. Mount, however, may face tougher competition for a spot in midfield due to the emergence of Manuel Ugarte and the strong form of Kobbie Mainoo, with Bruno Fernandes expected to occupy his usual No. 10 role.
In defense, Andre Onana is set to start in goal, with Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot likely forming the backline. Ten Hag might also turn to Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho to support the attack from the wings, along with Marcus Rashford and Antony, who both impressed in midweek.
**Potential Man Utd line-up vs Crystal Palace:**
**Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.**
