Manchester United expected squad vs Arsenal as Leny Yoro decision made

Leny Yoro is expected to return for Manchester United as Rúben Amorim prepares his side to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.

Rúben Amorim faces his toughest challenge yet as Manchester United head coach when his side take on Arsenal, fresh from a resounding 4-0 win over Everton.

Since arriving at Old Trafford, Amorim has guided United to two wins and a draw in his opening three matches, restoring optimism after a disastrous start to the season under Erik ten Hag.

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United travel to the Emirates to face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who are brimming with confidence following their 5-2 demolition of West Ham.

Currently 9th in the Premier League, United are just four points off 4th-placed Brighton, keeping their Champions League aspirations very much alive.

Leny Yoro decision

Last month, it was reported that 19-year-old centre-back Leny Yoro was “desperate” to make a return for United’s trip to face Arsenal, with the player yet to make his competitive debut for the club.

On Yoro, Amorim said on Monday evening: “I feel he is in a good moment now, his fitness is better, so I think he is going to be in the squad. The others we have to see, some players are tired and we have to assess tomorrow in training.

“I think he’s a special talent, you have to be careful in this first moment, because we didn’t have too many trainings together, he is training not alone, but with a small group of players.

“He is really fast, he is a modern defender and that is good when you want to press high and you leave a lot of strikers, especially in this league one against one, I think he can manage that. He is very good with the ball, so I’m really excited.

“I have to be careful. We have to manage the load and the minutes in the beginning but I am really excited to see Leny Yoro play.”

Beyond this, United have no further injury concerns, while no other players are exepcted back.

Kobbie Mainoo make his debut under Amorim as United defeated Everton, starting alongside Casemiro, while Harry Maguire made his return after eight weeks of absense.

Amad Diallo was fantastic once again, assisting twice, while United will be boosted by the performances of both goalscorers Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford.

Although Amorim is expected to once again heavily rotate his starting XI, much of his squad will likely stay the same, with exception of XXX dropping out to accomidate Yoro.

Expected Man United squad

Goalkeepers: André Onana, Altay Bayındır.
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw/Yoro??
Midfielders: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte.
Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

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