There will likely be one man on the minds of many ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup tie with Derby County: Wayne Rooney.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer probably won’t be giving the Old Trafford icon too much thought before the match, as he will be considering the players he should be fielding.
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United have now gone eight games without a defeat in all competitions, so the Norwegian will be hoping to keep that run going, while there is a chance he will also be making changes for the cup tie.
Considering the above, FFC has predicted the XI that Solskjaer may opt to deploy, featuring eight changes from the team that drew against Everton.
Sergio Romero has made 12 appearances for United across the cups this season, and it is likely that he could add another to that tally.
Harry Maguire is the only defender to remain in the backline after the Everton draw, having put in a performance that saw him lauded by fans after the game.
Diogo Dalot comes in at right-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka having struggled with his back against Everton, as reported by The Manchester Evening News. Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams join them to form Solskjaer’s back four.
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Scott McTominay is the second player to keep his place from the Everton game, and Solskjaer may take an opportunity to give Andreas Pereira some game time by deploying him alongside the Scotsman. This would also allow both Nemanja Matic and Fred to be rested.
Mason Greenwood has been an important player in the cups so far this term, scoring six goals in 11 starts and a substitute appearance across the Europa League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup, so he may continue here. The teenager is joined by Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata behind the main striker in this lineup.
Odion Ighalo is the man to lead the line, giving him a chance to add to his first goal for the club, which he scored against Club Brugge.
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