Rasmus Hojlund starts, Alejandro Garnacho chance and Bruno Fernandes role change – How Manchester United could line-up without Antony and Jadon Sancho
Manchester United will be forced into a new line-up against Brighton due to problems surrounding Antony and Jadon Sancho.
Brazil international Antony has a leave of absence after allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies, emerged.
Meanwhile an internal dispute between Sancho and Erik ten Hag has not been solved, which could see the England international ostracised from the squad to face the Seagulls, live on talkSPORT 2.
It has left the right-wing position vacant and with no obvious outcome from either case arriving anytime soon, Ten Hag will need a reliable option.
Fortunately, the Dutch coach has several answers to this particular puzzle — including one player ready to step up immediately from relative obscurity.
Facundo Pellistri has been given a handful of cameo appearances at United but has never truly been given the chance to shine.
The 21-year-old made just 10 appearances last season but always looked a handful for defenders and developed a penchant for cut-back crosses, that needed a decent poacher to get on the end of.
With Rasmus Hojlund finally in the side, the two youngsters could form a deadly combination with the Uruguayan putting goals on a plate for the striker.
Whether Ten Hag has enough trust in Pellistri remains to be seen, though, having not given him the same opportunities that Alejandro Garnacho has had from the reserves.
The 19-year-old has been tipped for stardom after a breakout campaign last season where he made 34 appearances in all competitions and he could also be utilised on the right-wing.
That would see a forward three of Marcus Rashford, Hojlund and Garnacho — a frightening attack full of speed and tricks — but just needs goals to become elite.
However, Ten Hag has already a tried and tested
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