Manchester United are heading into a new era as they prepare for life after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
After coming under intense pressure following alarming defeats to bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, the Norwegian was handed his P45 on Sunday morning having overseen another dismal showing at lowly Watford.
Michael Carrick has stepped into the breach as key figures in the boardroom set their sights on an interim manager for the remainder of this season - and there is sure to be plenty of interest when the player-turned-coach on Tuesday names his first United line-up.
Despite the woeful form, the Premier League giants still have their Champions League fate in their own hands.
Victory over Villarreal, who beat Solskjaer and United in the Europa League final last season, would go a long way towards securing a place in the knockout stages and, coupled with any slip up for Atalanta against Young Boys, progression could even be rubber-stamped with a game to spare.
But who will Carrick turn to for inspiration?
David de Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo are certain starters given how they have performed this campaign, while the seldom-seen Donny van de Beek was a rare shining light against Watford.
Still yet to pass 200 minutes for the season, the Dutchman scored at Vicarage Road after being summoned at half-time from the United bench.
France internationals Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba remain on the sidelines through injury.
Luke Shaw is also set to miss out after being forced to undergo the concussion protocol, once again, while Mason Greenwood has contracted Covid-19 and Edinson Cavani continues his injury comeback.
Who should start for United at Villarreal? Have your say in the comments section below.
Harry Maguire is available after picking up a red card in the Premier League as his suspension will, of course, only be served in that competition.
Manchester United predicted line-up vs Villarreal (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; Van de Beek, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo.
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