Predicted Starting XI: Man United vs Swansea City

Old Trafford Whisperer
Apr 30, 2017
2 min read

We entertain relegation candidates Swansea City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon amid an injury crisis at United.

It'll be a selection dilemma for Mourinho with the vital games coming thick and fast and the desire to keep the team fresh and avoiding further injuries.

It's like we are walking on thin ice with glass shoes, just one more injury and it's like we'll be doomed.

So, we think the boss will consider keeping the team fresh and rotating the squad with a vital Europa League clash against Celta Vigo due next week in Spain.

We expect Luke Shaw to replace Darmian at left-back, and Lingard to return in place of Anthony Martial.

Marcus Rashford could be rested with Wayne Rooney starting up-front with Mkhitaryan behind him in a number 10 role. Ashley Young will start in midfield, after coming of the bench in the Manchester derby.

And with Eric Bailly having played in 8 matches in a row, we think Mourinho will now hand promising central defender, 19 yr old Axel Tuanzebe a run from the very start.

Jose asked if he feared Eric Bailly getting injured typically replied that he was also working hard in the gym to make himself available for selection at center back.

"I am also training hard in the gym so I can be an option also – Mourinho and Tuanzebe against Swansea! "In this moment, Eric is the only option we have – it’s Axel, Eric and Daley [Blind]. I think Eric and Daley played again absolutely amazing [against City]. I have to speak with them and see how they are and see how they feel."

See our entire potential XI here and leave us a comment if you agree with our selection.