Manchester United confirm Rúben Amorim line-up vs Wolves as Matthijs de Ligt returns

Manchester United have confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt has returned as Rúben Amorim lines his side up to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

Rúben Amorim finds himself in need of a turnaround after Manchester United endured a difficult week, suffering back-to-back defeats that have added to their mounting woes.

A thrilling derby win over Manchester City initially raised spirits, but it was followed by a 4-3 Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham and a dismal 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

The results have left United sitting 13th in the Premier League—a historic low for the club on Christmas Day.

United’s next challenge comes on Boxing Day, as they travel to face an 18th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers side revitalized under Vítor Pereira. Wolves will be full of confidence after Pereira’s debut saw them claim a decisive 3-0 victory against Leicester City.

The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim starting Leny Yoro as part of the defensive set up as Matthijs de Ligt returns on the bench after missing two games through illess.

Manchester United’s line-up

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

Subs: Bayındır, De Ligt, Evans, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

XXX’s line-up

Starting XI: Jose Sá, Nelson Semedo, Santi Bueno, Toti, Doherty, João Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri, Guedes, Strand Larsen, Cunha.

Subs: Johnstone, Dawson, Meupiyou, Lima, Doyle, Bellegarde, Hee-chan, Gomes, Forbs.

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