Brighton vs. Man United confirmed lineups, predicted starting 11, team news: Will De Ligt and Zirkzee start?

Manchester United head to the south coast as they take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round of the 2024/25 Premier League.

Erik ten Hag’s side squeezed past Fulham on the opening night thanks to a debut goal by Joshua Zirkzee. The manager later said he was pleased with the result after previously stressing that his side were “not ready” due to new signings bedding in, injury issues, and some international stars enjoying longer breaks after Euro 2024 and the Copa America.

Brighton kicked off their new era under Fabian Hurzeler with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Everton. The Seagulls were beaten 2-0 by United in the previous meeting back in May, but they had previously enjoyed a four-game win streak in the league against the Red Devils, so they will likely feel confident heading into Saturday’s early kickoff.

Below is the latest team news and the predicted lineups for each side.

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Brighton vs. Man Utd lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

Hurzeler’s start as Brighton boss got off to an ideal start and therefore he could look to keep his side unchanged, although Yankuba Minteh could miss out after being substituted due to a head injury on matchday one.

Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan and Evan Ferguson returned to training following injuries but were not fit enough to start in the win at Goodison Park. They will not likely be rushed back.

Julio Enciso had a busy summer playing for Paraguay in the Copa America and the Olympics and still may not quite be ready. 

Brighton predicted (4-2-3-1, right to left): Steele (GK) — Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk Hinshelwood — Milner, Wieffer — Adingra, Mitoma, Pedro — Welbeck.

Injured: Bart Verbruggen, Solly March, Yankuba Minteh (doubt)
Suspended: None

Ten Hag said his team weren’t quite ready for the new season, especially the new signings, as Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt both had to start on the bench. However, both could feature in the first XI here, particularly with striker Rasmus Hojlund still ruled out.

The Dutch boss was forced to start Noussair Mazraoui after a defensive injury crisis that includes Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Victor Lindelof.

Scott McTominay is being tipped to leave United before the end of the transfer window and so may not be included in the matchday squad. Jadon Sancho will hope to feature, having been left out for the Fulham game following an ear infection earlier in the week.

Man Utd predicted (4-3-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Marinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes — Amad Diallo, Rashford, Zirkzee.

Injured: Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Rasmus Hojlund
Suspended: None

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