In today’s highly anticipated Premier League match against Manchester United, set to kick off at 4:30 PM UK time, the starting line-ups and substitutes have been confirmed. The team has undergone three changes following their recent FA Cup fourth round loss to Aston Villa last Sunday.
Guglielmo Vicario makes a significant return to goal after sidelining for 21 games due to a fractured foot. James Maddison also returns to the squad, having missed the last five matches with a calf injury. Additionally, Ben Davies steps back into the starting line-up after previously starting as a substitute in the Villa encounter.
The players making way for these changes are Antonin Kinsky, Archie Gray, and Mikey Moore, all of whom have been named as substitutes for the match.
This match is notable for the Premier League and home debuts of new signings Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel. Enhancing the bench strength, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, and Brennan Johnson return to the matchday squad for the first time in 11, 27, and seven games, respectively.
The full starting XI for the team includes: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Tel, and Son as captain. The substitutes are Kinsky, Udogie, Gray, Bissouma, Sarr, Moore, Odobert, Johnson, and Scarlett.
This game not only presents an opportunity for the returning players to contribute but also marks a chance for the new signings to showcase their talents on a premier stage. Fans are optimistic about the team’s chances today, especially with the return of key players who can influence the game positively.