Champions League: Ralf Rangnick expected to rotate players in Man United starting XI vs Young Boys

Champions League: Ralf Rangnick expected to rotate players in Man United starting XI vs Young Boys

Manchester United will welcome Young Boys in the final game of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

United have already secured qualification to the round of 16 having finished tops, though they lost the first leg of this encounter in Switzerland.

This will be an opportunity for the Red Devils to revenge the shocking loss, but Interim boss Ralf Rangnick should be more concerned with getting to know his squad better.

The German tactician is expected to make some changes to the side which started against Crystal Palace on sunday With several players also featuring just days earlier against Arsenal, it would make sense to rest stars who played in both fixtures.

The match against Young Boys will be followed by two away Premier League fixtures in a week against Norwich and Brentford. It will make perfect sense to make some changes to the team.

Goalkeeper: This match will present Dean Henderson with a chance to play in his first match since September. Henderson if given the opportunity will have to prove to Ralf Rangnick that he can compete for the no.1 spot with David De Gea.

Defence: At the backline, Eric Bailey and Aaron Wanbissaka should fill in for Maguire and Dalot respectively. Both players sat out On the bench in united’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Luke Shawn is a doubt for the clash, but could be an option at the left-back if he is feet.
Also, there could be a surprise opportunity for Teden Mengi in defence alongside Bailly, if Rangnick choses to rest both Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.
Tomorrow’s game is coming too soon for Raphael Varane, who has just returned to training.

Midfield: Fred and Mc Tominay are available for the clash, but Rangnick could replace the duo with Nemanja Matic and Donny Van de Beek an opportunity for the Dutchman to lay claim to united starting XI under a new interim manager.

Further forward, there are two attacking spots in Rangnick’s 4-2-2-2 system, with Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata both available for the spot.
Amad Diallo could be given a free attacking role if selected to make his first start of the season. A great opportunity to get some game playing time.

Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo will like to continue his champions league record as he aims to score in six successive games.
Manchester United have other options upfront with Mason Greenwood being one of the strikers after coming on and providing the game-winning assist at the weekend.

Youngster Anthony Elanga might have his chance, having come off the bench during the weekend. The only wild card is Edinson Cavani if the Uruguayan returns by surprise. Elanga will likely have some stake, even if he has to settle for a place on the bench.