Romelu Lukaku is set to miss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game in charge of Manchester United after being given time off.
Solskjaer is yet to see the Belgium striker, who is believed to been given compassionate leave this week.
Man Utd’s interim manager has sought the advice of coaches Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna ahead of picking his first team since taking over from Jose Mourinho.
Luke Shaw is fit again, but Chris Smalling is a doubt after pulling up injured in the warm up at Liverpool on Sunday.
Victor Lindelof return from a groin injury for the 3-1 defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s side, while Phil Jones also overcame fitness concerns to make the bench.
All eyes will be on whether Paul Pogba is recalled after being dropped in Mourinho’s final weeks in the job.
Asked about how he would handle Pogba, Solskjaer was diplomatic during his first press conference in the job.
“It’s about getting very player to the best,” he said. “Speaking to them, getting them on the training ground and getting my philosophy, principles, how we want to play through to them.
“It’s not a matter of what team you’re coaching. They all want to have a picture of how you want to play.
“They are quality players so it will be easier to get the players expressing themselves.
“You want to play with courage, go out there and express your skills.
“Sir Alex (Ferguson) said go out and express yourselves, take risks.
“The last game he had as a manager was 5-5 against West Brom. That was almost the perfect end to him as a manager and I want the players to be similar. Be the kids that love to play football and go out in front of the best fans in the world.”
