Manchester United confirm Erik ten Hag XI to face Brentford as Rasmus Højlund starts

Erik ten Hag has chosen to start Rasmus Højlund as he selects his XI to face Brentford in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester United are gearing up for their return to Premier League football after the international break, as Erik ten Hag takes the chance to evaluate his squad ahead of a crucial game against Brentford.

United’s poor start to the 2024/25 season has left them 14th in the Premier League and winless in their first two Europa League matches, raising concerns among fans and pundits alike.

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Speculation around Ten Hag’s future has grown, with many expecting the club to announce his departure last week.

However, a draw against Aston Villa seems to have calmed the situation, giving the Dutchman more time to turn things around. Ten Hag will spend the next few days assessing his options before deciding on his starting lineup for Brentford.

United have now confirmed Ten Hag’s XI following the resumption of the international break, with Lisandro Martínez starting at left-back.

Manchester United

Starting XI: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Martínez, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Garnacho, Højlund, Rashford.

Subs: Bayındır, Lindelöf, Mazraoui, J.Fletcher, Ugarte, Amad, Antony, Wheatley, Zirkzee.

Brentford

Starting XI: Flekken, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Pinnock, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Janelt, Lewis-Potter, Schade, Mbeumo.

Subs: Valdimarsson, Wissa, Carvalho, Mee, Yarmoliuk, Meghoma, Konak, Trevitt, Roerslev.

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