Man Utd vs Fulham: Latest team news, injuries and predicted lineup

Garnacho came off the bench to score at Wembley on Saturday (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Manchester United open their new Premier League campaign against Fulham on Friday night with a host of new faces waiting to make their debuts.

Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will complete their moves from Bayern Munich this week with Erik ten Hag bolstering his squad with two more of his former Ajax players.

United have worked hard to get the deals across the line in time for both players to feature against the Cottagers under the lights on Friday night.

While both will be expected to make the squad, it remains to be seen whether they will be considered for starting roles after just a few days of training with their new teammates this week.

With Leny Yoro sidelined until at least November, there is space for de Ligt to immediately come into the side and forge a partnership alongside Lisandro Martinez at the heart of defence.

Harry Maguire started alongside Jonny Evans in Saturday’s Community Shield defeat to Manchester City and the England international will hope to retain in his place in the side.

Question marks remain over Luke Shaw’s fitness after he missed that trip to Wembley.

De Ligt and Mazraoui will hope to make their debuts on Friday (Picture: Getty)

The left-back has not played for his club since February but did return to action for England at Euro 2024.

Ten Hag suggested last week his absence from the side was nothing serious but a further update on him and others is expected when the United boss addresses the media on Thursday.

Rasmus Hojlund remains unavailable after his hamstring injury suffered in pre-season with Bruno Fernandes starting as United’s most advanced option in attack against City.

Metro’s predicted XI.

Marcus Rashford spurned to big opportunities that day with but will hope to keep his place in the side with a full pre-season under his belt.

Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score that afternoon with Amad Diallo arguably his side’s best player before being replaced on the hour.

Joshua Zirkzee meanwhile will also hope to make his debut after he was an unused substitute against Pep Guardiola’s side.

Predicted Man Utd starting XI vs Fulham

Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Garnacho, Mount, Rashford, Fernandes

Where to watch Man Utd vs Fulham? Kick-off time and TV channel

Manchester United vs Fulham kicks off on Friday 16 August at 8pm.

Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.