The fourth-round clash falls in the middle of United’s Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest, but a 3-0 win at the City Ground means Ten Hag may opt for rotation in the upcoming second leg rather than against Reading.
Jadon Sancho is in contention to make his first United appearance since October, after his manager gave a positive update on Friday.
“I said he’s on the way back, he’s making steps, he’s back in team training and we have to see when he’s ready to go back into games,” Ten Hag told reporters.
Harry Maguire could be given a rare start as he returns from suspension, while Jack Butland will be hoping to make his debut in goal should Ten Hag opt to rest David de Gea.
Diogo Dalot is definitely out with injury so Aaron Wan-Bissaka will continue at right-back, while Luke Shaw is a doubt and unlikely to be risked. Tyrell Malacia is expected to keep his place.
Both Christian Eriksen and Casemiro might be rested but Marcus Rashford, looking to score at Old Trafford for the tenth match in a row, could start. He was brought off before the hour-mark against Forest, suggesting there’s a strong chance he will be involved from the off against Reading.
There should be a place in the side for Alejandro Garnacho, while the likes of Facundo Pellistri and Anthony Elanga will hope to feature at some point.
Predicted Man United XI (4-2-3-1): Butland; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia; McTominay, Fred; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst
