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da jogodeouro： After seeing Marcus Rashford end his mini goal-drought for the club, and then watching Anthony Martial make his long-awaited return from injury, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must be feeling slightly more positive about things after last Sunday’s clash against Liverpool.
The Red Devils produced one of their better displays of the season as they earned a creditable draw against the reigning Champions League holders, and stopped Jurgen Klopp’s side’s flawless start to the Premier League campaign. The game saw United switch things up tactically, and a 5-3-2 set-up brought rich rewards in terms of defensive solidity and greater counter-attacking threat.
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Whilst Partizan Belgrade on Thursday night in the Europa League won’t offer the same threat as the Reds did at the weekend, Solskjaer may still be inclined to stick to the formation and tactics that served his side well. And with that in mind, here’s a look at the potential line-up the United boss could pick.
After making a miraculous recovery from an injury picked up on international duty with Spain, David de Gea made the game against Liverpool on last Sunday. However, with it being the Europa League, Solskjaer will no doubt turn to his regular number two, Sergio Romero, for the occasion in midweek.
Axel Tuanzebe’s late withdrawal from the clash against Klopp’s side saw Marcos Rojo be given an opportunity to shine, and so United may well feel it best to stick with the same back three that played on the weekend. Brandon Williams completed his first full 90 minutes when he featured against AZ Alkmaar last time out in Europe, and will look to start once again.
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In midfield, James Garner was not involved in the U23s 4-1 win over Swansea on Monday evening, and that could well be an indication the 18-year-old is line to make an appearance against Partizan. Alongside him, Fred will hope he has done enough to keep his place, whilst Scott McTominay should round out the trio in the middle of the park.
After scoring against Liverpool, Rashford may well have been in Solskjaer’s ear all week looking to start from the off against the Serbian side on Thursday. And, having come on during the closing stages at Old Trafford, Martial could be in line to make his first start in a couple of months.
With both their main centre-forwards back, and in a two-striker formation too, United’s goal-scoring woes could be ended when they take to the field in mid-week. Having scored just ten goals in their opening nine Premier League games, getting their best duo out on the pitch in the number nine role could very well open the floodgates.