Amorim to drop Casemiro, two changes – Manchester United predicted XI v Everton
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will be relieved to welcome back several players for the trip to Everton on Saturday.
The Old Trafford outfit lost 1-0 to Tottenham on 16 February, with eight teenagers named on the bench in North London.
However, the Red Devils could welcome back the likes of Christian Eriksen, Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte for the clash with Everton at Goodison Park (22 February).
Neither side has had a positive season, with the Blues sitting in 14th place in the Premier League, just one place and one point above Saturday’s opposition.
| Premier League | Played | GD | Points |
| 14. Everton | 25 | -4 | 30 |
| 15. Manchester United | 25 | -7 | 29 |
Manchester United to make two changes for Everton clash
With his options limited, Amorim is expected to make two changes for the visit to the Toffees.
Goalkeeper Amadou Onana is expected to keep his spot between the sticks with no real contender to replace him.
Noussair Mazraoui is expected to retain his place in Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 with Lisandro Martinez ruled out with a long-term injury, while Harry Maguire might also continue in the backline, but one Red Devils star could be axed.
With Yoro potentially returning after missing the Spurs loss with illness, Matthijs de Light may drop to the bench at Goodison Park.
Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu are predicted to remain as the wing-backs with England star Luke Shaw ruled out of action for the foreseeable future.
Casemiro to be axed for Manchester United v Everton
The Old Trafford outfit may be set to welcome Manuel Ugarte straight back into the starting line-up after Casemiro’s terrible performance against Tottenham, with Bruno Fernandes partnering the Uruguayan in the engine room in Kobbie Mainoo’s absence.
Christian Eriksen may be fit enough to return to the bench, but Mason Mount remains sidelined and Amad Diallo is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.
Therefore, Amorim will be forced to stick with the same attack that failed to score against Spurs, with Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee on the wings with Everton-linked Rasmus Hojlund leading the line.
The Blues will fancy their chances given that front three and the fact that they have won their last five league matches, with David Moyes transforming Everton’s fortunes since his arrival back on Merseyside.