Tonight at Old Trafford, Manchester United will take on Barnsley in the EFL Cup third round, following an easy 3-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag was under fire following back-to-back losses to Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion prior to the international break; the victory over the Saints has given him some breathing room.

In order to prepare for the challenging Premier League match against Crystal Palace the following weekend, the Dutch manager will be looking to extend the winning streak in midweek.

The hosts are strong favourites to win this match and advance to the next round of the competition because Barnsley is currently outside of the top six in League Two.

Team updates

Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund will not play in this match because, according to Ten Hag, they are not yet ready to play. Leny Yoro is also still a ways off from playing again, while Mason Mount’s injury keeps him out of the running for a spot right now.

Although there were doubts regarding the fitness of Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Lisandro Martínez following their removals in the second half of the previous game, the Dutch manager has stated that all three are fit to play in this encounter.

Expected lineup

Given the hectic schedule that lies ahead, Ten Hag may alter his starting eleven for this match in order to keep everyone fresh. However, Andre Onana is anticipated to start for Manchester United in goal.

Diogo Dalot might start at right back, while Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans could be paired together at the back. In Mazraoui’s unavailability due to Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s absence, Harry Amass may be selected to start at left back.

In order for Manuel Ugarte to be selected in the Red Devils starting lineup alongside Casemiro and allow Kobbie Mainoo to take a break in the middle of the week, he requires playing time. Bruno Fernandes is probably going to stay in the role of attacking midfielder.

Alejandro Garnacho and Antony may start on the wings tonight if Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo are rested. With Hojlund still injured, Joshua Zirkzee ought to be heading Ten Hag’s line.

Man Utd lineup prediction versus Barnsley

Onana; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Antony; Ugarte, Casemiro, Bruno; Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Amass

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