David De Gea is expected to start in goal for United tonight. The Spain international is a regular at Old Trafford and impressed last term, managing to keep out Dean Henderson – who has since moved to Nottingham Forest. Diogo Dalot is likely to play at right-back, with Ten Haag hoping to get the best out of the Portugal international. While they still have Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Dalot is more in line with what his new manager wants because of his prowess going forward. At left-back, Ten Hag are set to start Tyrell Malacia – who remains their only summer signing so far. Harry Maguire should also feature despite the England international having only just returned from holiday. Transfers Manchester United: Brighton’s mouth-watering tackle line-up with 5 new signings They are hoping to land the Netherlands international, especially after spending over 50 days locked in talks. But with a money issue preventing De Jong’s move to the Premier League, he is not yet available for selection. Ten Haag would like to have signed Christian Eriksen by now, who could play in a No.10 role. However, while that hasn’t happened, United are hoping the Denmark international signs in time to join the rest of the squad. If moves were completed for the pair, it’s possible they could play alongside each other against Liverpool – with youngster Garner then given the opportunity to impress. Want the new Man Utd shirt? click here to buy it. Up top, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford could be deployed on the flanks. In an ideal world, however, Cristiano Ronaldo would be available for selection in the No.9 role. Ten Hag was asked about the Portugal international on Monday, amid the 37-year-old’s desire to leave Old Trafford for a club playing in the Champions League. “No, we’re planning Cristiano Ronaldo for the season and that’s it and I’m looking forward to working with him,” he said. “I have read but what I am saying is that Cristiano is not for sale, he is in our plans and we want to succeed together. Manchester United’s fixtures: When Erik ten Hag’s side face every Premier League team “I spoke to him before this matter came up, I had a chat with him and had a good chat. This is between Cristiano and I, what I can confirm is that we had a very good conversation together. “What I said before, once again, we had a very good conversation together.” With Ronaldo missing, though, United will have to get creative. And that means youngster Alejandro Garnazzo could be involved, potentially as a false nine. Man Utd XI Ten Haag would like to play Liverpool in full: De Gea, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Malaysia, De Jong, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, Ronaldo, Sancho
