Manchester United have released their starting lineup for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
New Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim continues to tinker with his selections, as he’s still aiming to find his ideal XI.
But the big news on Saturday is that Leny Yoro will be making his maiden start in the famous Red shirt.
The Premier League giants splashed circa £59 million to beat Real Madrid in the race for the teenage sensation. However, a foot injury in pre-season kept him on the sidelines for several months, thus derailing his debut.
The 18-year-old finally made his bow on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium, entering the pitch as a second-half substitute in the 0-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal.
Nevertheless, Yoro showed enough promise to earn his maiden start of the season, which will also be his first appearance at Old Trafford.
Leny Yoro will make first Manchester United start vs Nottingham
Three points are up for grabs — let’s go make them ours 😤👊#MUFC || #MUNNFO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 7, 2024
The 19-year-old will start at the back alongside fellow summer signing Matthijs de Ligt, as well as Lisandro Martinez.
The in-form Amad Diallo will take the right flank as usual, while Diogo Dalot operates on the opposite lane, with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte in the double pivot.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes will start in the hole alongside Alejandro Garnacho, while Rasmus Hojlund got the nod upfront at the expense of Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United XI (3-4-2-1): Onana, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot’ Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Malacia, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mount, Rashford, Zirkzee.
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina; Yates, Anderson; Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Subs: Miguel, Morato, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Dominguez, Ward-Prowse, Elanga, Sosa, Boly.
