Eriksen hasn’t started a game in three months. Though he has been overlooked in the United midfield, he will have his opportunity tonight. Recently, there have been issues in this area, so the Dane will want to take charge and restore some order to the chaos that frequently envelops United. Given that he provided significantly more as a substitute at Wembley on Sunday, Amad is unlikely to remain on the bench.
If there is going to be a 250th academy graduate, it’s likely going to happen tonight. Manchester United needs a boost. Wan-Bissaka, who poses a risk to his own squad, ought to start after Harry Amass.
The Under-18s were excellent last night and they’ve had a marvellous season. The academy is the best thing about United and they deserve to crown their campaign with number 250. The lineup for Manchester United is as expected. Ten Hag was in no way going to start Amad before Antony, especially after yesterday’s outburst against him. The fact that Amad performed fairly well at Wembley and that Antony was only apparent when he was taunting the Coventry team seems inconsequential.
Sheffield United’s previous visit to Old Trafford occurred at the end of January 2021, when Manchester United led the Premier League after 19 games (Manchester City still had a game to play). After 19 games, the Blades have one victory, placing them last. One MEN writer brazenly asserted during the pre-game podcast that there was “no chance” Manchester United would lose this match. I apologize for it. United’s short-lived title challenge behind closed doors ended when Sheffield United defeated them 2-1.
In his three and a half years with United, Amad has not started a significant Premier League match. His three starts for the team have come in widely rotated lineups, against Young Boys in the Champions League and Leicester and Wolves in May 2021, when the Liverpool home game and Europa League final took precedence.
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