Benajmin Sesko is hoping to have a number one role when Manchester United tackle Tottenham at Old Trafford this afternoon.
United have picked up three wins from three under Michael Carrick but needed a dramatic late winner from their summer signing to beat Fulham last Sunday.
The £74million summer signing from RB Leipzig began on the bench against Manchester City, Arsenal and against the Cottagers with Carrick opting to play Bryan Mbeumo through the center on each of those occasions – to great success within the derby and on the Emirates.
But Sesko’s sensational finish in front of the Stretford End has given Carrick something to take into consideration.
Starting the 22-year-old would require certainly one of Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha or Mbeumo to drop to the bench and having played every minute since getting back from AFCON duty, Amad could possibly be the one to make way.
Cunha began on the left of attack within the absence of Patrick Dorgu against Fulham with the Denmark international ruled out until the top of March.
United also remain without Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt.
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The Netherlands international has not played for the reason that end of November because of a back injury with Carrick explaining ahead of the Fulham game his centre-half was still ‘a number of weeks away’.
Mason Mount also missed the Fulham win after picking up a knock in training. While the midfielder’s injury record would have many fearing the worst, Carrick insisted last week it was ‘nothing serious’.
Tottenham have bee boosted by the news that each Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are fit and available for selection today.
Dominic Solanke scored twice within the comeback draw against Manchester City on Sunday but left the pitch with a slight limp with Cristian Romero forced off at half-time.
The striker has shaken off that knock nevertheless and can also be available.
Man Utd XI to face Tottenham – Metro prediction
Injuries permitting, Carrick could name the identical back 4 he has utilized in all three games to this point although Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven will likely be desperate to interrupt into the side.
Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro is looking a nailed-on partnership in midfield until the top of the season with big decisions to be make up front.
United do lack natural width on the left when Cunha plays there – there’s the choice to maneuver Amad over to that flank however the Ivorian is undoubtedly higher cutting inside from the suitable than hugging the touchline.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham kicks off on Saturday 7 February at 12:30pm.
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