"Luke Shaw had a difficult time in the Manchester derby as he marked Erling Haaland, and could be dropped in favour of Harry Maguire, who has not started since facing Grimsby in the Carabao Cup. There is a decision to make in midfield, too, as Kobbie Mainoo is in line to start after impressing off the bench against City. Speaking ahead of that match, Amorim said he thought Mainoo needed to improve in some areas, but added that he believed in the midfielder's potential."
"The 20-year-old's mobility reinvigorated United somewhat in the late stages of that derby defeat, and he deserves a chance as Manuel Ugarte continues to struggle. Benjamin Sesko also struggled to impress against City, just his second start for his new club. Amorim will be inclined to give him another chance to impress as he chases a first goal in red. Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot are also on the mend but have not yet returned to training, while Lisandro Martinez is a long-term absentee."
Luke Shaw struggled marking Erling Haaland and may be replaced by Harry Maguire. A midfield decision looms with Kobbie Mainoo likely to start after impressing as a substitute. Mainoo requires improvement in some areas but is seen as having strong potential and provided mobility late in the derby. Manuel Ugarte continues to struggle, which opens the door for Mainoo. Benjamin Sesko failed to impress in his second start but may receive another chance to find his first goal. Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot are recovering but not training, while Lisandro Martinez remains a long-term absentee. A predicted XI and kickoff time are provided.
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