Man Utd team news: Expected 4-2-3-1 vs Leicester – Solskjaer to make five changes

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The weekend is very nearly here. And that means Manchester United fans can look forward to watching their side in action against Leicester in Saturday’s Premier League showdown. Express Sport will now take a look at the XI we’re expecting to start the contest at the King Power Stadium.

Goalkeeper: De Gea

At the end of last season, it appeared David De Gea was on the wane.

The Spain international struggled in their Europa League final defeat to Villarreal, missing his penalty in the shootout and failing to save a single attempt.

But, since coming back to United after the European Championships, De Gea hasn’t put a foot wrong.

The 30-year-old stood out in matches with Wolves and Southampton, while his last-minute penalty save from Mark Noble ensured his side beat West Ham 2-1.

As a result, De Gea should get the nod between the sticks for the match against Brendan Rodgers’ team.

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Defence: Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw

United have been hit by an injury crisis at the back.

The match against Leicester is likely to come too soon for Harry Maguire, who has been sidelined since the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the end of September.

And with Raphael Varane out for a ‘few weeks’, that gives Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof a chance.

The duo are both expected to start the match, where they have a chance to prove Jose Mourinho wrong after the Roma boss rarely played them together.

And Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw should make up the rest of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s back line.

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Midfield: Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes

For United’s last match against Everton, the Red Devils used Scott McTominay and Fred in a midfield pairing.

But, given the Samba star will be jetting back late before the match, it’s hard to see him starting.

Therefore, United may get creative.

After sparkling for France in their Nations League win over Spain, it seems a good time to move Paul Pogba back into midfield again.

And playing him alongside McTominay, with Bruno Fernandes further ahead, could cause Leicester plenty of problems.

Attack: Sancho, Ronaldo, Rashford

Marcus Rashford recently insisted he was raring to go, having been sidelined since shoulder surgery in July.

He said: “Last year was a very long season for me, I got this injury at the end of September and gradually it got that little bit worse.

“But now I’m fully free of that, I feel much better physically and mentally.”

With Rashford fit, he could be reinstated to the side.

And Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo may come in for Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani respectively.

Man Utd next five fixtures:

Leicester – October 16 – Premier League

Atalanta – October 20 – Champions League

Liverpool – October 24 – Premier League

Tottenham – October 30 – Premier League

Atalanta – November 2 – Champions League

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