Confirmed Man United XI vs. Leeds: Mainoo misses out as Sesko starts
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Manchester United are back in action this evening when they welcome Leeds United.
With Aston Villa and Chelsea dropping points over the weekend, United have the chance to put some distance between them and their rivals in the race to secure Champions League football.
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Here is the confirmed XI ahead of the contest.
Defence
Senne Lammens has unsurprisingly been selected to start in goal.
Noussair Mazraoui starts at right-back. Luke Shaw starts on the opposite flank.
In the absence of Harry Maguire due to suspension, Carrick has opted for a central defensive pairing of Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez. The Argentina international has missed the past few weeks with a calf issue but has now made a timely return to action.
Midfield
Carrick has rarely tinkered with his midfield set-up since he was named as Ruben Amorim’s temporary replacement.
However, he has been forced into a change due to Kobbie Mainoo’s absence. Casemiro partners Manuel Ugarte in the pivot.
According to Rich Fay of the Manchester World, Mainoo misses out due to a minor injury.
Bruno Fernandes keeps his place in the playmaking role as he continues his bid to break the Premier League assist record (20), which is jointly held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.
Attack
Matheus Cunha will slot into his usual left-sided attacking role, with Amad occupying the opposite channel.
Benjamin Sesko leads the line for the Red Devils.
Confirmed United XI vs. Leeds:
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