Brentford vs Man Utd: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries

United head to west London this weekend (Picture: Getty)

Ruben Amorim is set to have an almost-fully fit squad to choose from when Manchester United head to Brentford this weekend.

The United boss eased some of the growing pressure on his shoulders with victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford last weekend thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.

The Brazil international is set to serve a one-match suspension as a result of the red card he picked up against the Blues but his countryman Matheus Cunha made his return from a hamstring injury that evening off the bench having missed the Manchester derby.

Mason Mount was also forced off against Burnley before the international break and while he was not involved last weekend, the former Chelsea star has been back in training.

Diogo Dalot has also been a recent absentee as a result of a muscle issue he picked up while on international duty with Portugal but the full-back has also been back amongst it at Carrington this week.

It means the only player unavailable through injury this week is Lisandro Martinez. The Argentina international suffered an ACL injury at the start of the year but is making good progress in his bid to return to action.

The defender has been back in light training the last two weeks with hope he will soon be back available for selection.

Casemiro will not be involved this weekend (Picture: Getty)

In Casemiro’s absence, there is a midfield spot available with Kobbie Mainoo still waiting for his first start in the league this season.

Amorim however has previously stated Mainoo is competing for Bruno Fernandes’ role in his midfield two – with the skipper unlikely to be shifted anytime soon.

The England international seems destined to start among the subs again on Saturday with Manuel Ugarte in the frame to replace Casemiro.

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If Mount is available to start, Amorim could be tempted to opt for him again over Benjamin Sesko – a decision that would raise more questions over his faith in the big summer signing.

But after causing problems against Chelsea before being sacrificed following Casemiro’s red card, the Slovenia international has surely done enough to keep his place.

Brentford vs Man Utd channel and kick-off time

Brentford bs Man takes place on Saturday 27 September with kick-off scheduled for 12:30pm.

You can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming also available through the Discovery+ app.

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