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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester United vs Nottingham
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COMPETITION :
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FA Cup
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| DATE: |
29-02-2024
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TIME:
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01.15 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
11.45 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stamford Bridge
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Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Montiel, Felipe, Murillo, Niakhate; Danilo, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Origi
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana; Dalot, Kambwala, Evans, Lindelof; McTominay, Mainoo; Forson, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
Nottingham Forest is grappling with injuries to key players Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly, and Ola Aina, all sustained during Africa Cup of Nations duty, with no clear timeline for their return. Additionally, Chris Wood remains sidelined due to a hamstring issue.
Adding to their woes, Nuno Tavares joins the injury list after picking up an unspecified injury in a recent match against West Ham, forcing him to miss the subsequent defeat to Aston Villa. This absence might pave the way for Niakhate to retain his left-back position, although Harry Toffolo presents another viable option.
In the attacking department, Divock Origi vies for a starting role, potentially displacing Taiwo Awoniyi, who faced fitness concerns last weekend. Supporting Origi could be Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi, providing additional firepower.
Meanwhile, Manchester United contends with their own injury woes, with Harry Maguire sidelined alongside Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, and Mason Mount.
Manager Ten Hag faces uncertainties with Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane both doubtful due to unspecified issues, though Casemiro is cleared for selection despite a recent head injury against Fulham.
Potential lineup adjustments may see Willy Kambwala partner Jonny Evans in central defense, with Victor Lindelof possibly deployed at left-back. The absence of Fernandes could prompt Scott McTominay or Christian Eriksen to operate in the number 10 role.
Following his senior debut against Fulham, academy graduate Omari Forson eyes a continuation in the right-sided attacking role, although competition from Antony exists. Completing the front three could be Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, adding potency to United's attacking lineup.