Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for today
Bruno Fernandes is fit to start for Manchester United against Newcastle in the Premier League today.
Lisandro Martinez is on the bench.
“Licha Martinez, I think he will return in the squad,” said the United boss on Tuesday. “He has now [had] some sessions with us and we plan for him to be available.
“This afternoon, [if] everything goes right in the training, he will return in the squad. For some other players, we have to see; [Marcus] Rashford, Bruno [Fernandes], Willy Kambwala, if they are fit enough.
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“We think Martinez, after a long period, will be available. Not to start but coming from the bench.
“Hopefully we can bring him in and that would be the next step. It is very important for us that players return, especially in the defence because we are short on players who are available.”
Fernandes trained before Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal but was not quite ready in time to feature.
Amad Diallo impressed on Sunday but was forced off with injury, although he confirmed after the game that he was “fine”. He starts.
Marcus Rashford is on the bench too but Ten Hag remains without a host of key players.
None of Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount of Anthony Martial will feature.
Starting Man Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Amrabat, Diallo, McTominay, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes
Subs: Bayindir, Martinez, Rashford, Hojlund, Eriksen, Antony, Kambwala, Forson, Collyer
Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday 15 May, 2024
Venue: Old Trafford
TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports
