Manchester United squad vs Watford revealed for FA Cup fixture

Manchester United have included Jesse Lingard of their provisional squad for the FA Cup recreation towards Watford at Outdated Trafford.

United kick off their FA Cup marketing campaign towards the Championship aspect after struggling a semi-final defeat to Chelsea within the competitors final season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed adjustments shall be made given United’s latest fixture schedule, confirming Donny van de Beek would begin towards the Hornets.

He mentioned: “Donny goes to play tomorrow, it’s one other likelihood for him. And, sure, I’ve spoken to him and made him conscious of how a lot we charge him however he’ll play tomorrow and it’s a superb likelihood once more for him to kick on.”

Lingard, 28, might make his first United look since that includes within the Carabao Cup win towards Brighton on the finish of September.

Edinson Cavani remains to be unavailable as he serves the ultimate recreation of his three match ban. Facundo Pellistri was in line to make his first-team debut however misses out after testing optimistic for coronavirus.

Victor Lindelof and Brandon Williams weren’t noticed arriving on the workforce lodge earlier than tonight’s recreation however Solskjaer has already confirmed the latter shall be within the squad.

“With the signing of Alex and the type of Luke, he’s not likely had a look-in at left-back this season,” he mentioned on Williams. “Final season, I believe he performed in all three semis, within the Europa League, FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, and he had an amazing rise or an amazing first season.

“This season has been harder for him. I believe he’s put his head down and labored actually onerous recently. He shall be concerned tomorrow, he’s within the squad. He has proven me that he has the need to combat via this.”

Lee Grant and Timothy Fosu-Mensah weren’t noticed arriving on the workforce lodge.

All photos by Eamonn and James Clarke.

Confirmed United squad members:

De Gea, Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Bailly, Maguire, Telles; Fred, McTominay, Matic, Van de Beek, Mata, Lingard; Martial, Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford, Ighalo.