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Interim Manchester United head coach Darren Fletcher has made three changes to his starting line-up for the FA Cup third round against Brighton at Old Trafford.
Matthijs de Ligt is the only known injured player in the selection, but Noussair Mazraoui is still participating in the Africa Cup of Nations for Morocco. Luke Shaw is not in the selection, but whether he is also injured or is just resting is still unclear.
Amad and Bryan Mbeumo were both eliminated in the quarter-finals of AFCON, but Fletcher said at the pre-match press conference that the lead time was too short to allow them to compete today.
Both of Fletcher’s twin sons, Jack and Tyler, are on the squad for what could be their father’s final game.
Defense
Senne Lammens is in goal.
The back four are Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu.
Yoro replaces Ayden Heaven, in an interesting shift from Ruben Amorim’s priorities. The Englishman had won the battle to start alongside Lisandro Martinez, but Fletcher appears to be giving Yoro a chance to redeem himself. Harry Maguire may get minutes off the bench due to his injury.
Midfield and attack
Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes form the trio in midfield.
Casemiro is rested as Mainoo has been brought in for a much-needed start after struggling for minutes under the Portuguese former boss.
In attack, Ben Sesko leads the line after his excellent brace against Burnley on Wednesday. He is flanked by Mateus Cunha and Mason Mount.
Substitutes
Altay Bayindir is the substitute goalkeeper.
He is joined by Heaven, Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, the Fletcher twins, Josh Zirkzee and Shea Lacey.
We hereby present your United XI for today #FACup third round draw 📋🏆
—Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 11, 2026
Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 4.30pm.
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