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Manchester United faces Brighton in a Carabao Cup match at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026. Following their recent defeat by Manchester City, manager Michael Carrick is expected to rotate his squad, with potential returns for defenders Luke Shaw and Matthijs de Ligt. The lineup may see changes such as Karl Darlow in goal, Noussair Mazraoui at right-back, and a younger defense featuring Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven. Bruno Fernandes will likely start in midfield alongside Youri Tielemans or Andrey Santos, while Benjamin Sesko could lead the attack.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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The Red Devils are reeling from a 1-0 derby defeat by local rivals Manchester City over the weekend, with a controversial Erling Haaland winner the difference at Old Trafford - a goal that should not have stood.
asserted
that → reel → Trafford
The defender is believed to be close to a comeback, and he could feature against the Seagulls.
uncertain
he → believe → Seagulls
Another that is closing in on a return is Matthijs de Ligt, who has been out since November last year with a back problem.
asserted
who → close → problem
Otherwise, Carrick is likely to rotate for this cup tie, with one eye on Sunday’s trip to Fulham before the three-week international break.
asserted
Carrick → rotate → break
Senne Lammens could well be replaced by Karl Darlow in net, while Noussair Mazraoui could come in for Diogo Dalot at right-back after a shaky display from the Portuguese against City.
uncertain
Mazraoui → replace → City
Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire have been the go-to partnership in central defence, but they could both be handed a rest with Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven ready to step in, while if Shaw is fit, he could be given some minutes ahead of Dorgu.
uncertain
he → go → Dorgu
Dorgu, the Denmark international, could operate as an out-and-out winger in Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 shape, giving Marcus Rashford some time off, while on the opposite flank, Amad Diallo’s ankle injury leaves them light on the right flank.
uncertain
injury → operate → flank
That could well mean that Bryan Mbeumo is forced to start, although youngster Shea Lacey is also an option.
uncertain
Lacey → mean → ?
In the engine room, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans are Carrick’s preferred pairing at present, but there could be minutes for Andrey Santos, while Carlos Baleba, the other summer arrival, remains out with an ankle problem of his own.
uncertain
Baleba → prefer → own
Bruno Fernandes is more than likely to retain his place as the No10, but Mason Mount is another alternative, having been an unused substitute against City.
asserted
Mount → retain → City
Up top, Benjamin Sesko could get the nod ahead of Matheus Cunha, with Joshua Zirkzee likely to remain on the bench.
uncertain
Zirkzee → get → bench
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