Man Utd predicted XI vs Everton: Carrick to drop ‘unreal’ Red? | OneFootball

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick could be facing a major selection dilemma upfront, as Matheus Cunha could be relegated to the bench.

The Red Devils have been idle for more than two weeks due to their early elimination from the FA Cup. Therefore, Carrick was afforded extended time on the training ground to refine his side.

On Monday evening, United will return to action on Monday evening with a clash against Everton at Goodison Park, and it will be interesting to see if there will be any noticeable tactical adjustments.

More importantly, Man Utd fans are left to wonder who will lead their frontline this time around.

Benjamin Sesko pushing to replace Matheus Cunha

Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring Man United’s winning goal vs Fulham. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

After scoring two crucial late goals in the team’s last three outings, Benjamin Sesko is making it increasingly difficult for Carrick to deny him a starting role.

The Slovenian lost the starting place he had acquired under Ruben Amorim following the managerial change, as his new English manager perceived him as a super-sub, at least based on his first five games in charge.

Nevertheless, Carrick admitted that Sesko was ‘unbelievable’ in his cameo against West Ham, so the 22-year-old could finally start a match under the new boss.

This would most likely come at the expense of the ‘unreal’ Cunha, who, lest we forget, started on the bench in Carrick’s first two matches, before breaking into the Starting XI following Patrick Dorgu’s injury.

How Man Utd will form up against Everton

The change of the guard upfront would be the solitary tweak in Man Utd’s lineup, with the rest of he Starting XI remaining intact.

The club’s captain and main talisman, Bruno Fernandes, will operate behind the striker, flanked by Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo, while Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo should combine in the double pivot.

Following his slight knock against West Ham, Harry Maguire was granted enough time to recover, so he should maintain his role alongside Lisandro Martinez at the heart of the backline, keeping Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven on the bench. Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw should complete the defence in front of Senne Lammens.

Man Utd Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Sesko.