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Maguire out with Rashford named captain, City lave Aguero & Jesus on the bench

SoccerNews in General Soccer News 7 Jan 2020

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Manchester United will be without Harry Maguire for Tuesday’s EFL Cup semi-final first leg against a Manchester City side showing eight changes at Old Trafford.

Maguire was a doubt with an injury that troubled him during United’s 0-0 FA Cup draw with Wolves on Saturday, with City having progressed in that competition at the expense of League Two Port Vale.

With Maguire absent, Phil Jones was picked to start alongside Victor Lindelof, while Marcus Rashford took the captain’s armband and Mason Greenwood played up front.

There was also a spot for Fred as the hosts made five changes, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka in at right-back and Jesse Lingard back in the starting XI, while Anthony Martial had to be content with a place among the substitutes.

City boss Pep Guardiola had the luxury of being able to recall the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling as he looks to win the trophy for a third year in a row, while Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus featured in a typically strong bench.

United, meanwhile, will be looking to take inspiration from last month’s 2-1 win over their rivals in the Premier League as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a first piece of silverware at the helm. 

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