Man Utd team news vs Chelsea: Predicted line up – Freak Sanchez injury, Lukaku returns
MANCHESTER UNITED could be without Alexis Sanchez and several other key players when they face Chelsea in their FA Cup Fifth Round clash at Stamford Bridge on Monday (7.30pm).
Alexis Sanchez is also doubtful after running into the linesman during the warm-up on Tuesday while Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian ruled out.
The 2-0 reverse against PSG was the first loss since Solskjaer took over at Old Trafford in December, but United have a chance to bounce back against Chelsea.
The Blue are the current FA Cup holders but suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend.
Sarri’s side hit back with a 2-1 win over Malmo in the Europa League on Thursday but the Italian is under mounting pressure to improve performances at Stamford Bridge.
Solskjaer may see Monday’s match as an opportunity to rotate his squad and give fringe players some much-needed playing time, particularly with a clash against Liverpool on the horizon.
Sergio Romero is expected to replace David De Gea in goal while Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are both in contention to feature at centre-back if Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly are rested.
Man Utd team news: The French midfielder picked up an injury during the defeat to PSG on Tuesday (Image: GETTY)
Luke Shaw is likely to start at left-back but Diogo Dalot will hope to get the nod over Ashley Young on the other flank.
Nemanea Matic, Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba should start in midfield but both Fred and Andreas Pereira are further options for Solskjaer.
With Martial, Lingard and Sanchez all struggling for fitness, Juan Mata is most likely to start in an advanced midfield role while Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku will start up front.
Finally, Marcos Rojo has returned to training but is unlikely to be risked after such a terrible run of injuries so far this season.
Man Utd team news: Is this how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will line up against Chelsea? (Image: buildlineup.com)
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Manchester United predicted line-up vs Chelsea – FA Cup