Captain Bruno Fernandes is definitely out due to a hamstring problem. Mason Mount's condition is being closely monitored, as he was substituted early in the match against Newcastle.
Coach Amorim is facing a headache due to a long injury list, while Noussair Mazraoui, Amad, and Bryan Mbeumo are on international duty at AFCON.
"I don't know if Mount will be able to play today. Kobbie Mainoo isn't ready, and neither are Bruno, De Ligt, and Maguire," Ruben Amorim updated the squad ahead of the Wolves clash.
Bruno Fernandes is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury. However, the Portuguese star is eager to return to training at Carrington.
Amorim added: "Bruno says he wants to train, but we don't know for sure. It's unlikely the midfielder will play against Wolves."
Mainoo will start training on the pitch, so we'll wait and see. De Ligt is still having some back problems, and Maguire is in a similar situation."
With Bruno absent, Lisandro Martinez wore the captain's armband and performed well in the center-back role. The key point is that coach Amorim was willing to change the tactical formation.
Against Wolves, Manchester United will most likely continue to play with a four-defender formation. This would allow players like Ayden Heaven and Ugarte to feel more comfortable in a 3-4-3 system.
Predicted lineups for MU vs Wolves:
MU: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw; Dorgu, Cunha; Sesko.
Wolves: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; Doherty, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno; Hwang, Mane; Arokodare.
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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/7-cau-thu-mu-vang-mat-o-tran-dau-voi-wolves-2477242.html
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