Date: Sunday 20th February, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
Stadium Elland Road
Referee Paul Tierney (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Leeds United
Leeds boss Bielsa said during Friday's press conference that Stuart Dallas could recover from injury in time for this weekend's clash, but Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper, Leo Hjelde, Patrick Bamford and Sam Greenwood remain unavailable for selection.
Junior Firpo has recently been absent with a thigh problem but is pushing to return to the starting XI here, while former Man United attacker Daniel James is in line to feature in the final third of the field.
Leeds have had their problems this season, but an exciting attack should again include Jack Harrison, Rodrigo and Raphinha, while Bielsa could decide to strengthen his midfield with the introduction of Adam Forshaw.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Struijk, Firpo; Forshaw, Koch; Harrison, Rodrigo, Raphinha; James
Manchester United
As for Man United, Edinson Cavani remains unavailable for selection due to a groin issue, while Tom Heaton (groin) and Mason Greenwood (club suspension) will also be absent.
Nemanja Matic and Eric Bailly could both make the squad following recent injuries, though, and Raphael Varane is also back after missing out against Brighton on Tuesday through illness.
Rangnick could make three changes from the side that started against the Seagulls, with Paul Pogba potentially returning to the midfield in place of Fred, while Marcus Rashford could come in for Anthony Elanga in the final third of the field.
Alex Telles is also an option at left-back, but Rangnick is expected to resist the temptation to shuffle his pack, even with the trip to Atletico in the Champions League coming soon after this match.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Fernandes, McTominay, Pogba; Rashford, Ronaldo, Sancho
Prediction: Leeds United 1-2 Manchester United
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