Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Erik ten Hag could hand first starts to Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee

Both Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench and had an impact during the curtain-raising win over Fulham, with summer signing Zirkzee scoring the winner with three minutes to go.

The pair will hope they have done enough to earn a start on the south coast, with Mason Mount and Amad Diallo both making less of an impact.

Further back, Matthijs de Ligt is in line to make his full debut after a cameo appearance against Fulham.

The summer arrival replaced Harry Maguire last week after the fellow defender limped off. Ten Hag later explained Maguire’s withdrawal was a precautionary measure, but the manager will no doubt be keen to get his new defender up to speed as soon as possible.

Victor Lindelof remains absent due to a toe issue, as speculation over his future continues. The Swedish defender has been linked with Fiorentina but was recently pictured on crutches.

Predicted Man Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

Doubts: Sancho, Maguire

Injuries: Yoro, Hojlund, Shaw, Malacia, Lindelof

Time and date: 12.30pm BST on Saturday, August 24, 2024

TV channel: TNT Sports