Manchester United line-up vs Chelsea reported: Fernandes starts
Manchester United are set to face Chelsea with Bruno Fernandes in the XI, a 4-2-3-1 shape reported and Mainoo among the substitutes ahead of confirmation at team-sheet time.
Manchester United’s starting XI to face Chelsea on Saturday has been reported, with Bruno Fernandes named to start in a 4-2-3-1 setup ahead of the official team sheet.
Laurie Whitwell reports that United’s side is Lammens in goal; a back four of Yoro, Maguire, Martinez and Dalot; Santos and Baleba as the midfield pair; with Amad, Fernandes and Cunha playing behind Mbeumo as the centre-forward.
The same report lists Mainoo among the substitutes, with Fernandes’ inclusion having been expected before kick-off. A full list of replacements has not been specified.
On those selections, United are slated to structure the attack with Mbeumo leading the line, supported by Amad and Cunha either side of Fernandes in the central creative role. Santos and Baleba are positioned as the double pivot shielding the defence, in front of a back four of Yoro, Maguire, Martinez and Dalot.
This remains a pre-match indication rather than a formal announcement. Club confirmation typically arrives about an hour before kick-off and early line-ups can occasionally differ from the official submission.
If ratified later on Saturday, the choices would put Fernandes at the heart of United’s attacking midfield and see Mainoo start on the bench, with the double pivot handed to Santos and Baleba.