CAM – Juan Mata
After becoming the Red Devils’ club record signing in January following a £37.1m move from Chelsea, Mata was also then played in a variety of positions and needs to be in his preferred No.10 role.
ST – Wayne Rooney
Despite many modern coaches opting for one striker in the starting XI, van Gaal is looking to change things up and this means Rooney could play in his preferred advanced position.
ST – Robin van Persie
Alongside the England international is a 30-year-old who has a good working relationship with the new manager following their time together with the Netherlands national team.
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