"Just please win lads", "Playing with no LB" - Fans react as Manchester United name XI for Carabao Cup clash against Barnsley
Fans reacted on social media to Manchester United's starting XI for the Carabao Cup clash against Barnsley. The third-round match took place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, September 17.
The Red Devils bagged a 3-0 win in their last Premier League game against Southampton on September 14, at St. Mary's Stadium. Erik ten Hag has made some significant changes in the starting line-up compared to Saturday's clash.
Altay Bayindir starts in goal with Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot, and Toby Collyer in defense. Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Christian Eriksen form the midfield with Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford in attack.
Fans flooded social media with posts sharing their opinions on Manchester United's starting XI against Barnsley in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Here are some of their reactions on X (formerly Twitter):
One fan wrote:
"Just please win lads. Lets not have an MK Dons all over again😭"
Another added:
"Playing with no LB."
"I need a comfortable win please," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"They should be able to handle this game"
Another tweeted:
"Who’s playing at LB?"
"Rotation wise, EtH has tried shem ❤️," posted another.
One user wrote:
"9-0 TO THE MIGHTY MANCHESTER MATCHDAY REDS."
While another wrote:
"Nice. Good to see some key players being rested. That midfield looks good too. Let's get it done."
Manchester United are currently 10th on the Premier League table with six points in four matches.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag provided fitness update on Luke Shaw ahead of Carabao Cup clash
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag provided a fitness update on left-back Luke Shaw ahead of their Carabao Cup clash. The 29-year-old is yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils this season as he sustained a calf injury at the beginning of pre-season training
About the English defender's recovery, Erik ten Hag said (via Fabrizio Romano on X):
"He's progressing but not yet ready to be selected. He is progressing well. We have a plan in our head when he can be ready but you're always dependent on how the progress will go. There are many factors, a plan can accelerate or slow down."
Besides Luke Shaw, United have four other standing injuries, which are Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, Daniel Gore, and Mason Mount. The Red Devils play against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in their next Premier League game on September 21. It is followed by their fixture against Eredivisie club Twente at home on September 25 in the Europa League.