Manchester United are set to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League tonight, with Ruben Amorim’s team selection reflecting a slight easing of injury concerns. The international break has come at a good time for the Red Devils, providing the squad with a chance to recover from a series of setbacks. As United head to the City Ground, Amorim has confirmed that both Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are now available for selection, but he has opted not to rush them back into the starting lineup.
Maguire, who has been sidelined with a calf injury since late February, has made progress in his recovery, while Yoro has returned from a foot injury sustained during a match against Arsenal in early March. Despite their availability, neither player will feature in the starting XI tonight. Instead, Yoro will start alongside Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt at the heart of the defense. Maguire, meanwhile, has been named on the bench, where he will be joined by Victor Lindelof, who also provides a solid defensive option.
One notable absentee for United is Ayden Heaven, who was stretchered off against Leicester prior to the international break. However, Amorim reassured fans that Heaven’s injury is not serious, and while he is not ready to feature in this match, he is expected to make a full recovery and return before the end of the season.
While Jonny Evans and Kobbie Mainoo remain unavailable for this game, both are nearing full fitness and could soon be back in contention for future matches. United’s injury woes in defense are slowly subsiding, but Amorim has chosen to be cautious with Luke Shaw’s recovery. Shaw, who has not played a single match this season, has returned to training but is not yet ready to feature in the squad. Amorim has stated that Shaw is still building up his fitness through individual drills, and he is taking a measured approach with the left-back’s recovery.
As for the attacking side of things, United have seen some changes. Chido Obi is unavailable for this match, as the club has decided to allow him to feature for the FA Youth Cup team. However, there is a boost in the form of Joshua Zirkzee’s return to the squad. Zirkzee comes in to replace Christian Eriksen, providing additional depth to the forward line.
Amorim has named a strong starting XI to face Nottingham Forest. In goal, Andre Onana will continue to be the first-choice goalkeeper, with a defense consisting of Mazraoui, De Ligt, and Yoro. Diogo Dalot will occupy the right wing-back position, while United’s midfield will feature Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, and Fisayo Dorgu. In attack, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, who captains the team, will provide creative support, while Zirkzee will lead the line as the central forward.
On the bench, United have a host of experienced options, including goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, defenders Lindelof and Maguire, and midfielders Eriksen and Mason Mount. Also, Rasmus Højlund offers an attacking option from the bench should United need to chase the game later on.
With the squad beginning to regain fitness and form, Manchester United will be eager to continue their push for higher places in the Premier League. The international break has allowed key players to recover, and tonight’s match against Nottingham Forest is an opportunity to build momentum as they look to strengthen their position in the league.
