Predicted Manchester United XI vs Galatasaray: Hojlund returns & youngster gets consecutive start

Kobbie Mainoo should be handed a consecutive start as Manchester United bid to keep their Champions League hopes alive against Galatasaray.

The 18-year-old looked like a midfielder beyond his years at Goodison Park on Sunday, as United beat Everton 3-0 to move up to sixth in the Premier League.

But now our attention turns to the Champions League and who Erik ten Hag will select for his line-up against Galatasaray.

United are struggling with a lengthy injury list but we don’t want to be talking about excuses once the final whistle blows tomorrow night.

Although Diogo Dalot registered an assist against Everton, I think Aaron Wan-Bissaka is best suited to deal with Galatasaray’s wingers and Luke Shaw keeps his place at right-back.

There’s no reason to change our centre-back pairing, which means Harry Maguire is set to start alongside Victor Lindelof.

The midfield should consist of Mainoo, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes.

Ten Hag’s front three will feature Antony, Rasmus Hojund and Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United predicted XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Mainoo, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.

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