Manchester United are getting ready for a big Premier League game at Old Trafford this weekend, as they face Burnley.
Boss Ruben Amorim may finally have a big boost, with Noussair Mazraoui close to making his return after injury.
The Moroccan defender has not played a single game this season due to a thigh problem, but now he could be back in the squad for the clash.
This comes at an important time for United, as the team looks for their first league win of the new campaign.
Mazraoui Set for Return
Mazraoui, 27, has been working hard to recover from his injury.
His comeback would give Amorim more options in defence, an area where United have struggled in recent weeks.
Fans will be excited to see him back, as his energy and quality could help United push forward in attack and stay strong at the back.
Amorim spoke about his team ahead of the Burnley match, saying he has some tough decisions to make.
“I tried to choose the best XI, but sometimes the finishers from the bench are also important,” he told MUTV.
This shows that he may be planning to rotate his squad again, depending on how the game goes.
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Who Could Start Against Burnley
United made eight changes in midweek during their Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town.
Andre Onana, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyler Fredricson and Joshua Zirkzee all made their first appearances of the season, while Casemiro stayed on the bench.
Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw were not in the squad, but both are expected to return to the starting XI this weekend.
Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir may also be back in the side after Onana’s poor showing in the cup.
In midfield, Bruno Fernandes could line up alongside Casemiro to give United more strength in the middle.
Up front, fans are waiting to see if new signing Benjamin Sesko gets his first league start.
Burnley Team News
Burnley also have their own news. Former Man Utd defender Axel Tuanzebe could face his old club at Old Trafford.
However, Burnley will miss a few key names, including Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Manuel Benson and Zeki Amdouni.
Burnley boss Scott Parker said he was pleased with his team’s cup win over Derby County, as it gave important minutes to players like Tuanzebe and Armando Broja.
He believes those players will now be more ready for the Premier League test at Old Trafford.
Big Game Ahead
Both teams are under pressure going into this clash. United need to prove themselves after a poor start, while Burnley will want to take points away from a tough away trip.
For Amorim, the return of Mazraoui and the possibility of a stronger XI could be the difference.
Fans at Old Trafford will be hoping this is the game where things finally click for Manchester United.
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