Erik ten Hag is expected to make seven changes to Man United’s lineup for their FA Cup match against Everton on Friday. Man United is in good shape as they take a break from the Premier League to play in the FA Cup. Since returning from the World Cup break, United have only lost one of their last 16 competitive matches across all competitions, keeping four clean sheets in four victories.
Erik ten Hag has the chance to rotate his team at Old Trafford on Friday night after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday. Frank Lampard is under a lot of pressure when Everton comes to town because of the 4-1 defeat at home to Brighton on Tuesday. Lampard has begun to lose support among the Toffees’ supporters after they have only won one of their last ten Premier League games.
Lampard probably doesn’t put a lot of importance on the FA Cup, but he absolutely needs a response from his players and a win against United to relieve pressure. Everton has only won one of their last eight games against United in all competitions, and they have only won one of their last 29 games at Old Trafford.
Into the match, United has mixed team news. After suffering a severe knee injury during the victory over Bournemouth, Donny van de Beek will not be able to participate in this match or any subsequent ones. The club is worried about the Dutch midfielder’s future.
Ten Hag stated :
“We have to wait, and then you can make the correct diagnosis, so the medical team needs to do their work.” However, it doesn’t look good. In the match against Bournemouth, Anthony Martial was substituted with a knock, but he is not expected to miss any time. Yes, I believe he will do well. Ten Hag stated, “He will be fine.” He carried on playing.
I hope he gets better over the night and is ready to go on Friday. In the meantime, the return to training of Antony, a summer signing who missed the Bournemouth match with an unspecified injury, has helped Ten Hag. He returned to training on Wednesday and may be eligible to play, despite the fact that he has not scored or assisted since October.
In the victory over Bournemouth :
Raphael Varane was benched, Harry Maguire was brought back into the team, and Luke Shaw was moved to left back. After taking a break, the France international may return to the starting lineup for the match against Everton. Ten Hag stated on Tuesday, “We know we have to manage him and keep him fit because Varane covered some games.”
He is having a bad game because he is a very important player for us and a leader. When Lisandro Martinez made his return from the World Cup against the Cherries as a substitute, he received a warm reception. He might start the game against Everton.
Scott McTominay, who did not start against Bournemouth and hasn’t played since getting 90 minutes against Burnley on December 21, Anthony Elanga, Fred, and Tyrell Malacia are other players who hope to start. United no longer have any options up front because of the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marcus Rashford could play in the middle if Anthony Martial isn’t 100% healthy.
Alejandro Garnacho may get a start as he tries to keep up his momentum. He had another assist against Bournemouth. A break could be given to Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan Bissaka.
Man Utd predicted XI:
- De Gea;
- Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia;
- Casemiro, McTominay;
- Garnacho, Fernandes, Elanga;
- Rashford