Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named a strong starting eleven to face Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup fourth round at Prenton Park.
The United boss has made six changes to the side that were defeated 2-0 by Burnley in midweek.
Sergio Romero starts in goal, with United returning to a three-at-the-back formation as Phil Jones, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof all start.
Diogo Dalot returns to the team on the right-flank with Luke Shaw getting a start ahead of Brandon Williams.
Jesse Lingard plays in attack alongside Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
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But one notable omission from the squad is Angel Gomes.
Gomes is not even named on the substitutes bench this afternoon despite an expectation that he could start the game against the League One strugglers.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has been starved of first-team opportunities this season and again misses the chance to impress this afternoon.
With less than one year remaining on Gomes’ United contract, there are fears he will leave the club on a free this summer as he is continuing to struggle for game time.
Honestly what is the point of Gomes being here anymore. There is no way on earth we can see Andreas play that role every single week and still not let Gomes have his chance.
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) January 26, 2020
I can't even understand this lineup….No Gomes in the squad. A back 5 against Tranmere. Odd
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) January 26, 2020
Angel Gomes travelled to Tranmere with @ManUtd today but not picked. Am told suggestions he was sent home from training not true.
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 26, 2020
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
Give Gomes a chance
— Isiah Madrigal (@Realisiah1) January 26, 2020
United have been pushing Angel Gomes (00) forward for media stuff with the website + MUTV all week and he doesn't even make the squad v Tranmere. They're trying to convince both him + Chong to stay but are being caught giving neither a real chance. Kills any interest in this tie. https://t.co/j448a1UlXd
— Rowd (@RowdenJRSG) January 26, 2020
Where’s all this youth Ole keeps raving about?! Surely Garner/ Laird or Gomes could have got a start.. Don’t we play City midweek also? 5 at the back against league 1 tranmere! Lingard, Jones and Pereria starting 😕.. Let’s just hope we get no more injuries eh?
— Denise (@Denise_L89) January 26, 2020
No Angel Gomes yet again🧐, it’s actually the Pogba situation all over again.
Yes I get maybe Ole’s trying to go for his strongest lineup to get a win and confidence back but atleast put Gomes in for Andreas and then take him off in the second half if he’s not playing well. https://t.co/2DaSuPGA6F
— TonySzn (@UtdUpNorth) January 26, 2020
Really was hoping to see Laird, Chong, Gomes, Greenwood and other youngsters get a good run out!
But we’ve gone full force and risked more serious injury on a pitch which makes my back garden look like a national trust garden!
I love Ole, but his 1 priority is saving his job! https://t.co/hTKRuLtqS1
— United Talks ➐ (@Utd_Talks) January 26, 2020
