How we expect Manchester United to line up against the Hammers this afternoon.
Manchester United host West Ham United this afternoon, with the Red Devils looking to bounce back from a dreadful weekend last time out that saw them beaten 5-3 by Leicester City in a crazy game at the King Power Stadium.
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Louis van Gaal could well make changes once again for the clash against Sam Allardyce’s in-form Hammers, with this the team that we expect him to send out at Old Trafford:
GK) David de Gea – The Spaniard is the least of United’s issues and clear first choice at Old Trafford this season.
RB) Rafael – Had a nightmare against the pace of Leicester’s Jamie Vardy last week, but United lack options at right back.
CB) Tom Thorpe – The 21 year-old academy graduate has been called up to the first team squad by van Gaal and could be in line for a shock debut.
CB) Marcos Rojo – Played at left back for United so far, but suddenly finds himself as United’s only fit central defender.
LB) Luke Shaw – Could be given a debut at left back despite not being fully fit, with van Gaal unlikely to want to move Daley Blind out of position.
DCM) Daley Blind – Was overrun by Leicester at times and will expect more support from his midfielders this week.
CM) Ander Herrera – Has played reasonably well for United so far and his energy is crucial to United turning their fortunes around.
CM) Angel di Maria – Has been in inspired form for United, with his withdrawal at Leicester widely seeen as a turning point.
ACM) Juan Mata – Restoring the Spaniard to the side may allow van Gaal to bring more balance to his top-heavy side.
SC) Wayne Rooney – Rooney will certainly start as club captain, but may be moved further forward into a striking role.
SC) Radamel Falcao – Unlikely to be dropped despite a quiet debut at Leicester – although the Colombian did strike the bar in the East Midlands.