Man Utd vs Fulham: Latest team news, injuries and predicted lineup

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Boss on Aug 14

Garnacho came off the bench to score at Wembley on Saturday (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

open their new campaign against on Friday night with a host of new faces waiting to make their debuts.

this week with Erik ten Hag bolstering his squad with two more of his former Ajax players.

United have worked hard to get the deals across the line in time for both players to feature against the Cottagers under the lights on Friday night.

While both will be expected to make the squad, it remains to be seen whether they will be considered for starting roles after just a few days of training with their new teammates this week.

, there is space for de Ligt to immediately come into the side and forge a partnership alongside Lisandro Martinez at the heart of defence.

Harry Maguire started alongside Jonny Evans in Saturday’s Community Shield defeat to Manchester City and the England international will hope to retain in his place in the side.

Question marks remain over Luke Shaw’s fitness after he missed that trip to Wembley.

De Ligt and Mazraoui will hope to make their debuts on Friday (Picture: Getty)

The left-back has not played for his club since February but did return to action for England at Euro 2024.

Ten Hag suggested last week but a further update on him and others is expected when the United boss addresses the media on Thursday.

Rasmus Hojlund remains unavailable after his hamstring injury suffered in pre-season with Bruno Fernandes starting as United’s most advanced option in attack against City.