Manchester United XI vs Leicester: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Carabao Cup today | OneFootball

Ruud van Nistelrooy to name first team in charge of his former club

Ruud van Nistelrooy will tonight name his first team in interim charge of Manchester United when they host Leicester in the Carabao Cup.

The Red Devils sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday after the 2-1 defeat away at West Ham less than 24 hours before, with former United hero Van Nistelrooy quickly installed as the club’s new caretaker boss.

Quite how long the Dutchman is in charge remains to be seen amid growing the reports are closing in on a move to appoint Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim as Ten Hag’s full-time replacement.

What is for certain, however, is that Van Nistelrooy will be in charge for the visit of the Foxes.

United remain without a host of key players, particularly in defence. None of Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo or Tyrell Malacia are expected back here, while Antony and Mason Mount will need to be assessed.

Shaw has suffered a setback in his return from injury, as confirmed by Ten Hag before his sacking.

Noussair Mazraoui came off against the Hammers but no update on his condition has been given so far.

Man Utd predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez; Ugarte, Eriksen, Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee

Injured: Shaw, Yoro, Maguire, Mainoo, Malacia

Doubts: Mount, Antony, Mazraoui

Time and date: 7.45pm GMT tonight on Wednesday 30 October 2024

Venue: Old Trafford

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports

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