Khadra starts: The predicted Sheffield United XI to face WBA in the Carabao Cup tonight | OneFootball

Sheffield United enter cup competition action this evening with a trip to the Hawthorns.

The Blades take on West Brom in the opening round of the League Cup.

The winner of Thursday evening’s clash will earn a chance to compete at Pride Park against Derby County in the second round.

United come into the game off the back of a weekend victory over Millwall.

Goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge sealed the first win of the season for Paul Heckingbottom’s side.

Meanwhile, their opponents earned a 1-1 draw at home to Watford.

Here is the predicted United lineup for their clash against Steve Bruce’s side this evening…

With one eye on Sunday’s Championship fixture with Middlesbrough, a few changes can be expected from Heckingbottom tonight.

But there are still a number of injuries keeping players out of action, such as Jack Robinson, Jack O’Connell, Tommy Doyle, Oli McBurnie and Enda Stevens all unavailable.

We may see a first start for both Reda Khadra and James McAtee in the side following their arrivals from Brighton and Manchester City respectively.

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Daniel Jebbison is also likely to lead the line up front in place of Rhian Brewster, with an appearance from the start from Billy Sharp unlikely.

Changes in defence could come in the form of Max Lowe moving into the left-wing back role in place of Rhys Norrington-Davies.

Kyron Gordon will be available if Heckingbottom opts to rotate one of Ciaran Clark or John Egan, but Anel Ahmedhodzic will likely retain his place in the starting lineup following his impressive display in the 2-0 victory over the Lions.