Why Timothy Fosu-Mensah started for Manchester United over Diogo Dalot

straight to your inbox Manchester United have named Eric Bailly and Juan Mata in their side to face LASK at Old Trafford in tonight's Europa League round-of-16 clash. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made nine changes to the side that defeated Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season which secured their place in next season's Champions League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate his side with United already leading the tie five goals to nil on aggregate after their away leg victory back in March.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have added Teden Mengi and Ethan Laird to their Europa League squad and removed Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe. Laird, 18, made his United debut in the 2-1 defeat to Astana and emerged in the 4-0 thrashing of AZ Alkmaar in the group stage.

straight to your inbox Luke Shaw will not play any part in the remainder of Manchester United's Europa League campaign after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he will be out until the start of next season. The left-back picked up an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Southampton two weeks ago and hasn't featured for United since then, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams deputising for him.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are gutted that Luke Shaw hasn't won his race for fitness in order to face Leicester at the King Power Stadium today.Both sides are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League and United can secure their place in next season's Champions League by avoiding defeat.United are the only unbeaten side since the June restart but have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Luke Shaw return to the starting line up for today's crucial Premier League game against Leicester.United can book their place in next season's Champions League by avoiding defeat against the Foxes who can finish in the top four themselves with a win.United have been in fine form since the June restart but have won just one of their last four games in all competitions.However, confidence will be high considering United are unbeaten in

straight to your inboxThe Premier League top four is now within touching distance for Manchester United heading into the final game of the 2019/20 season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side only needing to draw against Leicester City on Sunday to qualify for next season's Champions League campaign.United just need to avoid defeat, and could also finish in the top four if they lose against the Foxes, but they would need Wolves to beat Chelsea.

Luke Shaw has been one of their main injury concerns, missing the past three matches with a twisted ankle, but should be fit to return at the King Power Stadium.Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also come back into the starting side having been left on the bench for the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday night.Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been the preferred midfield duo for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late and ought to continue at the base of a 4-2-3-1, with Bruno Fernandes supporting a front three of

straight to your inboxJesse Lingard admits he has 'not been at it' this season amid uncertainty over his Manchester United future.Lingard, 27, has not started a Premier League match since New Year's Day and made his first league appearance since February 1 in last week's 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, but has been omitted from eight of the last 12 league matchday squads.The forward has not managed a league goal since December 2018 and Lingard's alliance with the agent Mino Raiola has fuelled doubts

straight to your inboxPatrice Evra told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams his breakthrough chance at Manchester United, the Frenchman has claimed.Williams has emerged as a key member of United's first-team squad this season after impressing at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw earlier in the campaign.Although right-footed, Williams has predominantly featured at left-back for United.

Luke Shaw will be fit to start in the crucial Premier League game at Old Trafford, as the England international battles back from a twisted ankle suffered against Southampton last week. He missed the games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea, in which Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams started respectively.United fans would like to see Shaw start if fit but some have called for a return for the out-of-favour Diogo Dalot otherwise.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday July 17.Fosu-Mensah given chance to secure long-term futureThough he was widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, Timothy Fosu-Mensah will get a chance to secure his long-term future at Manchester United, MEN Sport understand.Fosu-Mensah made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to keep a

2-0 win at Selhurst Park in the absence of injured pair Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams. It was a solid display from Fosu-Mensah, as United's defence kept Palace at bay, recording a clean sheet and laying the foundations for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to grab crucial goals.

straight to your inboxManchester United will give Timothy Fosu-Mensah a chance to secure his long-term future at the club amid interest from clubs in Germany.Fosu-Mensah, 22, made his first United appearance in three years and 56 days in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, having recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he sustained on loan at Fulham last year.The MEN revealed in April United had triggered the one-year extension in Fosu-Mensah's contract to tie him to the club until 2021,

straight to your inboxRashford explains improvement in United’s attacking playUnited striker Marcus Rashford has explained how he is trying to become more ruthless in front of goal after the Reds’ crucial 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Thursday night. The England international scored the first goal of the game to send United on their way to a win that keeps them well in the hunt for a Champions League place, and Rashford revealed how he is learning to get his shots away quicker.

was a surprise selection at left-back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Selhurst Park, but performed admirably in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams. Fosu-Mensah more than played his part in the victory, as United ground out an important three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Diogo Dalot's career at the club may be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to start Timothy Fosu-Mensah against Crystal Palace.United suffered a double injury blow in the draw against Southampton last week with both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams leaving the field.Solskjaer confirmed both were doubtful to face the Eagles and many expected Dalot to be the natural replacement on the left side of defence.Instead, the United manager selected

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Timothy Fosu-Mensah's good performances in his outings for Manchester United's reserve teams factored into his decision to start the Dutchman against Crystal Palace. With Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both out injured Solskjaer has called on Fosu-Mensah to start at left-back ahead of Diogo Dalot.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans don't want to see Mason Greenwood risked against Crystal Palace in tonight's Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the youngster suffered an ankle injury during last week's draw against Southampton as a result of a strong challenge from Saints midfielder Oriol Romeu which went unpunished.