Mbeumo and Amad Eye Dream Send-Off as Man Utd Face Bournemouth Showdown
Manchester United are seeking consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since the end of October as they welcome Bournemouth on Monday evening.
Following a return to the inconsistent performances that hindered their early season progress, United are eager for sustained momentum during the holiday fixtures. Their commanding 4–1 triumph against Wolverhampton Wanderers marked progress in the right direction, though Bournemouth will present a more challenging opponent.
The Cherries have secured victory in their previous two visits to Old Trafford by identical 3–0 scorelines and remain undefeated in their last four encounters with the Red Devils. United will be determined to break this disappointing sequence and capitalize on Bournemouth's recent poor form.
Here is how Amorim might set up his United team for the forthcoming encounter.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth (3-4-2-1)
GK: Senne Lammens—United will be pleased to finally have a goalkeeper they can depend on consistently. Lammens continues to demonstrate composure and reliability between the posts.
CB: Noussair Mazraoui—The Moroccan defender's participation in this fixture is reportedly being kept under wraps. Monday marks the cutoff for clubs to release players for the Africa Cup of Nations, and United have been in discussions with international bodies for a decision that will only be confirmed shortly before kickoff.
CB: Leny Yoro—Ayden Heaven has featured in the last two fixtures, appearing unsettled against West Ham United and Wolves. Yoro may reclaim his place in the starting eleven against Bournemouth as United search for defensive stability.
CB: Luke Shaw—Lisandro Martínez's potential return might affect Shaw's playing time going forward, but Amorim has selected the Englishman in all 15 of United's Premier League fixtures this season. He evidently trusts the 30-year-old defender.
RWB: Amad Diallo—United will feel the absence of Amad's dynamism and offensive contribution when he leaves for AFCON, as the Ivorian consistently poses a significant threat. He will be eager to challenge the impressive Adrien Truffert at Old Trafford.
CM: Casemiro—United continue to depend on Casemiro's tenacity in midfield, though they're actively seeking the Brazilian's replacement. His aggressive style provides the brilliant Bruno Fernandes with the freedom to influence games.
CM: Bruno Fernandes—Two goals and an assist at Molineux showcased the Portugal captain's brilliance. As is typically the case, Fernandes will be pivotal to United's fortunes on Monday.
LWB: Diogo Dalot—Dalot may not be naturally attack-minded as a fullback, but he has contributed a goal and assist in his last two appearances. He's expected to shift back to his favored right-wing position once Amad departs for AFCON.
RF: Bryan Mbeumo—Another player United will lose to AFCON, Mbeumo will be motivated to finish strongly. He found the net against Wolves to break a three-match scoring drought and will aim to match his two-goal performance against Bournemouth's south coast rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in October.
ST: Matheus Cunha—Provided an assist against his previous club in the last outing for just his second goal involvement since joining United. His only strike for the Red Devils came at Old Trafford in the previously mentioned Brighton victory.
LF: Mason Mount—Mount's excellent form persisted as he netted his second Premier League goal in three matches against Wolves. The Englishman is benefiting from a rare spell without injury concerns.
