Erik ten Hag doesn’t do weakened teams and 5 World Cup team members started on Wednesday against Burnley. Raphael Varane might be available and Diogo Dalot recuperating from a hamstring strain, most of the United XI can have players who have already spent time in Qatar.
Antony hasn’t started in the Premier League as the draw on 22nd October with Chelsea and the ineffectual performance of Alejandro Garnacho against Burnley is an excuse for recalling the Brazilian. Regardless of his weight, Kalvin Phillips has been amazed that Manchester City has signed him after the wear and tear he had incurred. Ten Hags gave Manchester United the green light to discuss a potential move for Phillips but they ended up with Casemiro, the best-in-class.
