Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Como: Carrick Manages Depleted Defense

Man Utd’s defense looks set to be short-handed in Italy. | Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesManchester United’s 1–1 draw at Elland Road was a fine result in isolation, but it was hard for Red Devils’ supporters to stomach given that it extended the team’s winless run to six matches across all competitions.

Manchester United’s 1–1 draw at Elland Road was a fine result in isolation, but it was hard for Red Devils’ supporters to stomach given that it extended the team’s winless run to six matches across all competitions.

Man Utd only have wins over Ipswich Town and Sabah to show for their season to date, and they’re in need of bouncing back in Europe after falling to Atlético Madrid last week.

Man Utd only have wins over Ipswich Town and Sabah to show for their season to date, and they’re in need of bouncing back in Europe after falling to Atlético Madrid last week.

Michael Carrick suggested that Sunday’s showing at Leeds United felt like a “fresh start,” as he changed tack to counteract the hosts all while ensuring his team was far harder to play against. It was a step in the right direction, but it won’t count for all that much if the visitors are overwhelmed by a slick and dynamic Como outfit on Wednesday.

Michael Carrick suggested that Sunday’s showing at Leeds United felt like a “fresh start,” as he changed tack to counteract the hosts all while ensuring his team was far harder to play against. It was a step in the right direction, but it won’t count for all that much if the visitors are overwhelmed by a slick and dynamic Como outfit on Wednesday.

Here’s how Man Utd could line up for this Champions League clash.

Here’s how Man Utd could line up for this Champions League clash.

Matthijs de Ligt makes his first appearance since last November.GK: Senne Lammens—While Lammens hasn’t quite built on a sturdy debut season, there’s no sense that his place between the posts is under threat.

GK: Senne Lammens—While Lammens hasn’t quite built on a sturdy debut season, there’s no sense that his place between the posts is under threat.

RB: Diogo Dalot—After an impressive two-way showing on Sunday, Dalot is a sure bet to retain his spot in Carrick’s defense.

RB: Diogo Dalot—After an impressive two-way showing on Sunday, Dalot is a sure bet to retain his spot in Carrick’s defense.

CB: Matthijs de Ligt—It’s likely going to have to be De Ligt time for Man Utd, given that Lisandro Martínez and Ayden Heaven are set to miss out due to injury, and Leny Yoro is suspended. The Dutchman has recovered from a back injury that’s kept him out for almost a year.

CB: Matthijs de Ligt—It’s likely going to have to be De Ligt time for Man Utd, given that Lisandro Martínez and Ayden Heaven are set to miss out due to injury, and Leny Yoro is suspended. The Dutchman has recovered from a back injury that’s kept him out for almost a year.

CB: Harry Maguire—Maguire stood up for the Red Devils at Elland Road, and he’s unlikely to be subject to the sort of crossing barrage that Leeds imposed at the weekend. Como will attempt to play through the visitors on Wednesday.

CB: Harry Maguire—Maguire stood up for the Red Devils at Elland Road, and he’s unlikely to be subject to the sort of crossing barrage that Leeds imposed at the weekend. Como will attempt to play through the visitors on Wednesday.

LB: Noussair Mazraoui—Mazraoui is hardly an ideal solution, yet he is the most likely course taken with Luke Shaw still sidelined.

LB: Noussair Mazraoui—Mazraoui is hardly an ideal solution, yet he is the most likely course taken with Luke Shaw still sidelined.

CM: Andrey Santos—Similar to Lammens in goal, Andrey Santos is by no means a spectacular profile. You at least know what you’re going to get from him, and in a volatile Man Utd team, that’s valuable.

CM: Andrey Santos—Similar to Lammens in goal, Andrey Santos is by no means a spectacular profile. You at least know what you’re going to get from him, and in a volatile Man Utd team, that’s valuable.

CM: Carlos Baleba—The best of Baleba is yet to manifest in Man Utd red, yet it’s already become clear just how important his legs are to Carrick’s midfield.

CM: Carlos Baleba—The best of Baleba is yet to manifest in Man Utd red, yet it’s already become clear just how important his legs are to Carrick’s midfield.

RW: Amad Diallo—Man Utd‘s attacking balance is enhanced when Amad holds the width down the right. Supporters would love the Ivorian to evolve into a regular final-third contributor, too.

RW: Amad Diallo—Man Utd‘s attacking balance is enhanced when Amad holds the width down the right. Supporters would love the Ivorian to evolve into a regular final-third contributor, too.

AM: Bruno Fernandes—There’s a sense that Fernandes is trying just a little too hard to work his way back into form. Not even an outing against Leeds, one of his favorite opponents, could trigger an upsurge. Perhaps the European stage will bring it out of him.

AM: Bruno Fernandes—There’s a sense that Fernandes is trying just a little too hard to work his way back into form. Not even an outing against Leeds, one of his favorite opponents, could trigger an upsurge. Perhaps the European stage will bring it out of him.

LW: Matheus Cunha—Cunha is set to return to the team, with Marcus Rashford poised to miss out again. In the absence of Shaw, rotations will be imperative to ensure the dynamic between the Brazilian and Mazraoui is successful.

LW: Matheus Cunha—Cunha is set to return to the team, with Marcus Rashford poised to miss out again. In the absence of Shaw, rotations will be imperative to ensure the dynamic between the Brazilian and Mazraoui is successful.

ST: Bryan Mbeumo—The Cameroonian star simply has to be the leading man without Benjamin Šeško. Mbeumo’s scored in back-to-back Premier League games, and his efficiency will be important to Man Utd securing a big result away from home here.

ST: Bryan Mbeumo—The Cameroonian star simply has to be the leading man without Benjamin Šeško. Mbeumo’s scored in back-to-back Premier League games, and his efficiency will be important to Man Utd securing a big result away from home here.

Published 5 minutes ago | Modified 5 minutes agoJAMES CORMACKJames Cormack is a writer for SI FC. Opting against a football coaching undergraduate degree at the last minute, he instead decided to take on a six-month internship with 90min in 2019 and hasn't looked back. Cormack's current SEO focus means he tends to venture to the land of match previews and predicted lineups, but he also has a wealth of experience in news and feature writing. A passion for soccer's history and the European game often takes his work beyond the familiarity of the Premier League, but it's with Tottenham Hotspur where his strongest allegiance lies.