Manchester United XI vs Grimsby: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today | OneFootball

Benjamin Sesko could be in line to make his full debut

Manchester United will tonight hope to record their first win of the season when they visit lowly Grimsby in the Carabao Cup second round.

The match provides Ruben Amorim with a selection conundrum. Ideally, he would rotate against lesser opposition, but after a slow start to the Premier League season, he could name a stronger squad as he eyes a statement victory.

A frustrating 1-1 draw at Fulham last time out will have left the side low on confidence, and a win against League Two outfit Grimsby could help get them on song.

Bruno Fernandes could return to a more advanced position as the No10 alongside Matheus Cunha, with Benjamin Sesko making his full debut ahead of them.

Set for a debut? Benjamin Sesko

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The Slovenia international is under pressure to start scoring after moving from RB Leipzig, and will need plenty of time on pitch as he looks to bed in.

Fernandes sitting higher will open the door for Kobbie Mainoo to slot in. Amorim said at the weekend that the pair were competing for minutes, and he should be handed the chance to impress here.

An early round cup outing always serves as a good opportunity to see academy youngsters in action, too. Tyler Fredricson was left on the bench for the Fulham match, but may be in for a chance on Wednesday.

Altay Bayindir seems to have established himself as the club’s No1 in the League, but he could find himself dropped as he is reportedly closing in on a move away from the club. Andre Onana would be the natural stand-in.

Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez remain the only injury concerns for Amorim.

Predicted Manchester United XI (3-4-2-1): Onana; Fredricson, Maguire, Heaven; Amad, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Injured: Mazraoui, Martinez

Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Venue: Blundell Park

How to watch: Sky Sports and ITV