Summer signing Noussair Mazraoui has been named in Manchester United’s starting XI against Fulham on Friday night.
The Red Devils have been among the busiest Premier League clubs in the transfer window, bringing in four new faces so far.
However, only one will make his competitive debut in Friday’s season opener against Fulham at Old Trafford, with Bayern Munich defender Mazraoui getting the nod.
Centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, who also joined from Bayern earlier this week, was named among the substitutes, with manager Erik ten Hag opting to start Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez in his place.
New striker Joshua Zirkzee, who was United’s first summer signing, is one of the substitutes. With Rasmus Hojlund still injured until after the September international break, United will start with midfielder Bruno Fernandes playing up front as he did in last week’s defeat to Manchester City.
Leny Yoro will not be able to make his United debut until later in the autumn. The defender suffered a foot injury in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal.
Fulham cornerback Emile Smith Rowe will make his first start for the Whites following his switch from Arsenal.
Fulham beat United in this game last season thanks to a goal from Alex Iwobi, who will start at left-back on Friday.
Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Mount, Rashford; Fernandes
Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Pereira; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz
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