Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has named his starting eleven for tonight's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford, making one enforced change to his defence.
Defensive Reshuffle for United
The key team news sees young defender Leny Yoro come into the side, replacing Noussair Mazrouai. The Moroccan full-back is now unavailable as he departs to join up with his national squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Despite speculation that Amorim might alter his tactical system, the Portuguese coach has stuck with his preferred 3-4-3 formation. This means Yoro slots directly into a back three alongside the established pairing of Willy Kambwala and Luke Shaw.
AFCON Departures Managed
United have been affected by the call of the international tournament, but have managed to retain two other players who are set to travel. Both Amad Diallo and summer signing Bryan Mbeumo are in the starting line-up this evening before they later link up with the Ivory Coast and Cameroon squads respectively.
The rest of the United side shows consistency. Bart Verbruggen starts in goal, with the midfield duo of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes flanked by wing-backs Amad and Diogo Dalot. The attacking trio is completed by Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and Matheus Cunha.
Bournemouth's Line-Up
Andoni Iraola's visiting Bournemouth side lines up in a 4-2-3-1 shape. Djordje Petrovic starts in goal, protected by a back four of Adam Smith, Mamadou Diakite, Marcos Senesi, and Adrien Truffert.
The midfield pivot consists of Tyler Adams and Marcus Tavernier. The creative burden falls on the trio of Raul Jimenez, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo, who will look to supply Brazilian striker Evanilson.
The match kicks off at Old Trafford on Monday 15 December 2025, with both teams looking to secure vital points as the busy festive fixture schedule gets underway.
