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Five Manchester United players who must start vs Middlesbrough in FA Cup tie
03.02.2022 - 10:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are back in action on Friday as they take on Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.
Ralf Rangnick's side had finally started to build some momentum with good wins over Brentford and West Ham but that had to be put on hold due to a two-week winter break.
Most of the squad have enjoyed some time off in the break, though Edinson Cavani, Fred, Alex Telles, Eric Bailly and Hannibal have all been away with their countries on international duty.
Boro's visit affords Rangnick the chance to experiment with his squad ahead of United's return to Premier League competition against Burnley on Tuesday and here are five players that should start at Old Trafford.
With Anthony Martial, Amad and Donny van de Beek allowed to leave on loan in January and Mason Greenwood no longer available, United's attacking options have been greatly reduced going into the final half of the season.
Now United may have to use Lingard, who hasn't started in the league for them in over two years and was told he could leave on loan before the club changed their minds, a lot more regularly than they expected.
The forward must start on Friday so he can get his match sharpness up and so he can be ready when called upon in the Premier League.
Juan Mata has found himself in a similar position and could use minutes on Friday too, but perhaps off the bench.
If he's fully fit and ready, Pogba should absolutely start against Boro.
Rangnick was left amazed when the Frenchman returned to training over a week ago, a month ahead of schedule after suffering a thigh injury on international duty in November.
He has continued to train over the break and a return on Friday would be a good opportunity to get back into the swing of things and give United a
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