Ralf Rangnick has named his starting eleven to face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
It’s a strong line-up too, with Paul Pogba returning to the team after spending two months out injured.
Dean Henderson starts in goal and it’s a rare appearance for him as far as this season is concerned. Everyone knows how good he is as a keeper, arguably good enough to be first choice, but tonight he gets a chance to stake a claim to the next manager.
Rangnick explained that Henderson merits his start, in the FA Cup against Boro.
“With him, we have a fantastic goalkeeper,” Rangnick said, as per MUTV. “His training performances since I arrived have been outstanding and that’s why I have decided to give him a game tonight in front of a sold-out Old Trafford stadium. He more than deserves that.”
Ralf Rangnick explains the inclusion of @PaulPogba and @DeanHenderson in tonight's starting XI 💬#MUFC | #FACup
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Although we believe there was significant interest, Henderson stayed at United instead of moving to another club on loan in January. It may seem a strange move from United but what if David de Gea was to pick up an injury, would you trust Tom Heaton in a Champions League match?
You need a strong second choice keeper these days.
