Manchester United XI vs Southampton: Ugarte debut, predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest

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·12 September 2024

Manchester United XI vs Southampton: Ugarte debut, predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest

The Deadline Day signing could make his bow in the Saturday early kick-off

Manuel Ugarte is set to be included in Manchester United’s squad for their Premier League clash with Southampton.

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The Uruguayan midfielder finally completed his long-awaited £50.5million switch from Paris-Saint Germain on deadline day but was not registered in time to make his club debut in the hugely disappointing 3-0 home loss to Liverpool on September 1.

However, he could feature at the St Mary’s Stadium, either from the start or off the bench as Erik ten Hag looks to secure a much-needed victory.

If he does not start, it will be a question of whether the Dutchman gives Casemiro an immediate opportunity to atone for his errors against Liverpool or puts his faith in youngster Toby Collyer.

Elsewhere, few other changes are expected, with United’s injury list not reducing over the international break. Neither Rasmus Hojlund or Luke Shaw are likely to be involved against the newly promoted Saints.

Matthijs de Ligt will continue at the back alongside Lisandro Martinez, while Amad Diallo could come in for one of Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho.

Ten Hag’s side are in desperate need of a goalscoring touch, having netted just twice in their opening three league games, one of which came from the Ivory Coast winger, and the other from Joshua Zirkzee, who will lead the line on the south coast.

Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Fernandes; Rashford, Amad, Zirkzee

Injuries: Yoro, Hojlund, Shaw, Mount, Malacia, Lindelof

Time and date: 12:30pm BST on Saturday, September 14, 2024

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

TV channel: TNT Sports 1