Manchester United confirm Rúben Amorim XI vs Leicester City as Patrick Dorgu starts (FA Cup)

Manchester United have confirmed that Rúben Amorim has chosen to start Patrick Dorgu for the first time as they line up to face Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday evening.

Manchester United return to FA Cup action in the fourth round as they host Leicester City at Old Trafford.

The match marks the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who briefly managed United for four games following Erik ten Hag’s departure before Rúben Amorim took charge. After leaving Old Trafford, the Dutchman was appointed as Leicester City’s manager.

United’s last FA Cup fixture was a thrilling battle away to Arsenal. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for the Reds, but Diogo Dalot’s red card gave the hosts a way back into the match, forcing extra time. After 120 minutes of hard-fought football, United held their nerve to secure victory on penalties.

Amorim’s men won five of their seven matches in January but are aiming to recover from a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. The Leicester clash offers the perfect opportunity to respond.

The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim starting Patrick Dorgu for the first time at left wing-back.

Manchester United’s line-up

Starting XI: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Amad, Mainoo, Højlund.

Subs: Graczyk, De Ligt, Heaven, Lindelöf, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

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Leicester’s line-up

Starting XI: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Thomas, Soumaré, Ndidi, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew, Daka.

Subs: Stolarczyk, Coulibaly, Coady, Winks, Skipp, Buonanotte, McAteer, Monga, Mavididi.

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