Confirmed Man United XI vs Sabah FK: Benjamin Sesko, Leny Yoro start
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has rotated his squad for the Champions League match against Sabah FK, with Benjamin Sesko making his first start. Several key players are rested or injured ahead of the upcoming Premier League clash with Manchester City.
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Michael Carrick has made several changes to his Manchester United line-up for this evening's return to Champions League action at Old Trafford. Azerbaijani side Sabah FK face the Red Devils in an 8pm kick-off.
The headline news is that Benjamin Sesko makes his first start up front as Carrick keeps one eye on fitness ahead of the tougher-on-paper match against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Noussair Mazraoui comes into the team at right-back in place of Diogo Dalot .
Harry Maguire is also rested, with Leny Yoro taking his place.
Luke Shaw is another player to be replaced. There have been some rumours of an injury as he missed out on training on Wednesday. He is replaced by Patrick Dorgu .
Matthijs de Ligt has returned to training but is not named among the substitutes.
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