United arrive on a two‑game losing streak, falling 1‑4 to Como 1907 on Oct 21 after a 0‑2 defeat by Atlético on Oct 13. Those setbacks have piled pressure on Michael Carrick, and the flood of goals exposed defensive flaws that remain unresolved. A win would steady the ship; another loss would deepen doubts around this group. Can the Red Devils turn the tide?
United’s confirmed lineup
Carrick opts for a 4‑2‑3‑1, slotting Dalot and Mazraoui at full‑back flanks beside Maguire and Martínez in central defence. Tielemans and Mainoo form a double pivot shielding the back line, while Bruno Fernandes roams behind a fluid front four of Mbeumo, Mount and Cunha, exploiting Mbeumo’s speed on the right. With no injuries, this is as close to a first‑choice XI as Carrick can field, making United’s recent defensive woes harder to dismiss.
Manchester United confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Carlos Baleba, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo. Coach: Michael Carrick.
Roma’s confirmed lineup
Gasperini sticks with his trusted 3‑4‑2‑1, deploying a back three of Ndicka, Mancini and Hermoso in front of goalkeeper Vásquez. Wing‑backs Molina and Wesley França provide width, while Cristante and De Roon dominate the midfield, and Pisilli roams freely behind the attackers. Soulé and Malen support striker Malen, recreating the attacking shape that secured the win over Slovan. The concern here is United’s shaky defence. With a fully fit squad, Gasperini can field his preferred XI to unsettle United at Old Trafford.
Roma confirmed starting XI (3-4-2-1): Devis Vásquez, Devyne Rensch, Wesley, Mario Hermoso, Leonardo Balerdi, Gian luca Mancini, Bryan Cristante, Marten de Roon, Donyell Malen, Rodrigo Mora, Matías Soulé. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini.