Tuesday, 20 October 2015

CSKA Moscow vs Manchester United: my starting XI

Manchester United travel to Russia to face CSKA Moscow in an match that will to some extend decide who takes a better qualification position in the group. With all teams on three points after their first two matches, United cannot afford to lose this match. Confidence level will be high in the united camp after its 3-0 victory over Everton on Saturday.
Defence:
De Gea unquestionably starts in goal. Darmain is expected to keep his place at right back, though Valencia is expected back in the team after missing the Everton clash. Smalling is the surest bet to start in the centre of the defence, I'll expect Blind to return to the team, after he missed the Everton clash. Jones had a fantastic game against the toffees, but two games in four days maybe too much for him considering he's just back from injury. Rojo makes the left back after his solid performance over the weekend.

Midfield:
Carrick and schneiderlin get my vote. Schneiderlin had a brilliant game over the weekend and is expected to keep his place in the team, Carrick entered as a substitute against Everton and should start. Bastian swechister may not be physically strong for two games in four days considering his age.

Attack:
Mata for me should return to the team after being substituted at half time against Everton. Herrera should also start in the number 10 position after his man of the match performance against Everton. Depay should also return after  Van Gaal decided to bench him considering his mental fitness after his national team failed to qualify for the Euro's
Wayne Rooney should start upfront as a lone striker. He got a goal against Everton and his confidence would be coming up gradually. Martial if need be should come from the bench as he may need some rest. Considering his age and United's upcoming fixture against City, a fresh Martial would be needed.
That's my starting XI.
What's yours?


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