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PREDICTED: HOW MANCHESTER COULD LINE-UP AGAINST LYON

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Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday for their second pre-season friendly of the summer, with French side Lyon the opponents in Scotland.


A youthful Red Devils side saw off Leeds to get their preparations underway, and, despite the return of his senior players to training, Erik ten Hag is expecting a similarly inexperienced side to take to the field for this one.


Here's how the boss could be set up:



GK: Tom Heaton; Andre Onana will likely take over in America, but for now, with Dean Henderson both injured and on the verge of being sold, it's Heaton who will start.


RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Diogo Dalot was named among the group of seniors who might not make the trip to Scotland, suggesting Wan-Bissaka will get the nod again.


CB: Raphael Varane: Speculation of a link-up with former Real Madrid teammate David Alaba will almost certainly amount to nothing this summer.


CB: Lisandro Martinez If Onana is half as impactful as Martinez has been in Manchester, he'll be a great signing.


LB: Alvaro Fernandez; Luke Shaw is another who isn't ready for much action at this point, so it could be another chance for young Fernandez.


DM: Hannibal Mejbri: Hannibal has been tipped to leave the club this summer but appears to be getting the chance to prove himself to Ten Hag first.


DM: Kobbie Mainoo: Fans were rightly excited about Mainoo against Leeds, with the young starlet on the cusp of a real breakthrough.


RM: Jadon Sancho: Antony's injury gives Sancho a little headstart to secure a spot on this team.

AM: Mason Mount: With Chelsea fans waiting to clip every misplaced pass, Mount will be desperate for a solid showing.


LM: Amad Diallo - Amad is among those being handed opportunities by Ten Hag, who does not expect Marcus Rashford to play a major role in this game, if any.


ST: Joe Hugill - Getting on the score sheet against Leeds could see Hugill earn a start in this one.


Source: 90min

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