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The boss has already suggested that rotation could be a theme of Sunday’s line-up after Thursday’s taxing tussle with Lyon, which went the 120-minute distance after going to extra-time.
Ever-impressive captain Bruno Fernandes has started 31 of our 32 Premier League matches this term but was was one of several ‘tired’ players that Amorim mentioned he needed to be careful with in the aftermath of the midweek’s energy-zapping encounter.
There could be opportunities for Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount to build on the minutes they accumulated against Lyon following their recent injuries, while Ruben is open to giving a number of young players the opportunity to shine, as he looks to shuffle his pack.
Defenders Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui are both set to be available despite having to deal with personal issues during Thursday’s game, although there is no suggestion that Amad, Toby Collyer, Matthijs de Ligt and Jonny Evans will be able to return from the sidelines. Lisandro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee are out for the season.
For Wolves, a late call will be made on the availability of defender Matt Doherty, midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and forward Hwang Hee-chan whose injuries are not ‘serious’ according to boss Vitor Pereira. Former United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and defender Pedro Lima are not expected to be involved, while Leon Chiwome, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic are long-term absentees.
