Leicester vs Man United: Possible Red Devils squad to face the Foxes

Leicester vs Man United: Possible Red Devils squad to face the Foxes

- Both Leicester and Man United stand a chance of qualifying for Champions League

- United need at least a point to seal a place in Europe's elite football competition

- The Red Devils sit third on the chart with 63 points, on level with Chelsea who are fourth

Man United will take on Leicester on Sunday, July 26, at the King Power Stadium in their final match of the season.

The match will be crucial for both sides as they seek to seal a Champions League place, with just a point separating the Red Devils in third and Leicester in fifth.

United suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham United in an encounter that could have potentially sealed them a top four finish and will now have to contend with the race going down the wire.

Owing to the vitality of the meeting, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be keen to parade a strong side to face the Foxes who have not been in fine shape since the return of football post-coronavirus.

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Solskjaer has already described the Leicester tie as a 'final' and he could approach it as such with an all-attack lineup.

The Norwegian has already be handed a boost in defence, with Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly both in line to return to action.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who started from the bench against West Ham will definitely walk straight into the starting line up on Sunday to partner Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire in defence.

Despite both Marcus Rashford and David de Gea coming under sharp criticism, the two are sure to start up front and in goal respectively.

Leicester vs Man United: Possible Red Devils squad to face the Foxes
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Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will lead the midfield, with Nemanja Matic providing cover.

Anthony Martial, who is currently enjoying a spectacular run of form alongside Mason Greenwood could be drawn up to lead the goal hunt.

Possible Man United squad to face Leicester:

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

Defenders: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka

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Midfielders: Matic, Pogba, Fernandes

Forwards: Rashford, Martial, Greenwood

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Jose Mourinho was in charge at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2018 and he has claimed that on loan Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is better than David De Gea.

Current United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is faced with the tough decision as regards who will be in goal in their final game when the club face Leicester City in a ‘must not lose’ tie.

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