Goalkeeper and Defence
Gk – Andre Onana – the Cameroon international was already expected to start even before it was confirmed that Altay Bayindir was out injured.
RB – Diogo Dalot – the 24-year-old looks set to keep his place on the right-hand side of defence with Aaron Wan-Bissaka still not match fit.
CB – Raphael Varane – considering the Frenchman’s injury issues since arriving in England, it is ironic that he is one of the few centre-backs left available.
CB – Harry Maguire – while the defender has not played since the defeat to Fulham, Evans’s fitness problems means he will come straight back into the team.
LB – Victor Lindelof – Luke Shaw is likely to be out for the rest of the season and Tyrell Malacia is still missing in action. Wan-Bissaka is available but he hasn’t played for 2 months so the Swede will continue to provide cover on the left-hand side of defence.
