Manchester United must bounce back against Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday night. United were defeated 4-3 against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek and although just a single goal was the difference by the final whistle, the scoreline was flattering and the hosts deserved to win.
Erik ten Hag is facing the most challenging period of his tenure at Old Trafford yet and it's important United get back to winning ways against Burnley at Turf Moor after suffering four defeats in six games this season. ALSO READ: Ten Hag sends Sancho a message ALSO READ: Four players could return vs Burnley Regarding the team news, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia remain sidelined, but United will assess Raphael Varane, Mason Mount, Sofyan Amrabat and Harry Maguire in their final training session ahead of the game. Our writers have had their say on how United should line up against Burnley... Samuel Luckhurst As possibly risky as it is to recall three players from injury, Ten Hag needs players he relies on.
Varane has to come in for the plodding Victor Lindelof and Sofyan Amrabat would help plug the gaps in midfield. Mason Mount - not an out-and-out central midfielder - has to be relocated to the right-hand side in the absence of an appealing option for Ten Hag.
With those three back, United would be one short of their ideal XI with the current squad. Steven Railston There will be a late call made on a number of players' fitness before this game.