Expected Line-up of Manchester United ahead of Southampton game:-
Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK- David De Gea
The man of the match against Liverpool. David De Gea has to be amongst the top 3 goalkeepers in the world. Stunning saves against Liverpool would have definitely impressed Van Gaal and who would want to keep such a show-stopper out of the game?
RB- Matteo Darmian
With Ashley Young being a doubt against Southampton, Matteo Darmian will take his much favoured position once again playing as RB. Although the lad is yet to adapt to English play, his performances have been solid enough and that has helped United to keep several clean sheets.
CB(s)- Chris Smalling and Daley Blind
Has to be the partnership no one expected. With Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones both staying out due to injuries, once again Daley Blind will pair up with Smalling and I have to say, they have impressed several out there. While Smalling is solid and brave, Blind is calculative and is the brain of the defence.
LB- Cameron Borthwick Jackson
The young starlet may get a full start. As Darmian is expected to play as a right back, there is no one except Cameron Borthwick Jackson who can play as a left back and for the young starlet, this is a great chance to impress.
CM(s)- Morgan Schneiderlin and Maroune Fellaini.
It has to be these two players who will be expected to start once again. While Morgan Schneiderlin is usually a silent figure on the pitch doing is job exceptionally well, Fellaini is the one who usually goes into rough challenges and is a figure who draws attention. While the lanky Belgian got an assist to his name against Liverpool, Schneiderlin will be once again expected to pitch in when needed and keep the Southampton attackers at bay.
RM- Juan Mata
After coming on as a substitute against Liverpool, Juan Mata put up a decent display. While many regard him as brains over pace, Mata may feature against Southampton after Jesse Lingard didn’t quite impress at Liverpool. Although this is a very close decision it really is up to Van Gaal.
CAM- Ander Herrera
Herrera might yet again take his most desired place as a Central Attacking Midfielder. Louis Van Gaal is unlikely to change this winning squad and Herrera might be given another chance to impress after a below par performance against the Reds.
LM- Anthony Martial
One of the brightest players at United who can get the play going and run at defences, Anthony Martial is one of the few names on the team sheet that won’t be exempted from featuring. Martial may be played as a LM until Memphis Depay comes on.
ST- Wayne Rooney
Captain. Leader. Legend. Wayne Rooney suddenly finds himself in some form and the goal against Liverpool might have given him a huge boost. While he already broke Thierry Henry’s record, Wayne Rooney will once again look to add to his tally and give the Old Trafford crowd something to cheer about as it has been now deemed as one of the most bored venue.
