Manchester United fans had an anxious wait for the team news after Harry Maguire’s injury but named Phil Jones as their man to deputise the skipper.
Manchester United fans have made their feelings clear for their intended replacement after reports suggested Harry Maguire would miss the Wolves clash through injury.
The Reds skipper was absent from the squad arriving at the team hotel on Sunday night and it is reported that the defender will be sidelined for the visit of Bruno Lage’s side.
Eric Bailly limped off shortly after the hour mark, later claiming it was down to cramp, and was replaced by Raphael Varane. He could still be in contention despite being due to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations, but Ralf Rangnick still faces a defensive problem going into the Old Trafford fixture.
United fans had their eye on one man who hasn’t featured in the Premier League since January 2020.
The 29-year-old is in contention for his first start since the 2-0 defeat to Burnley in that January, he made just one other appearance in the top-flight that season coming in the 3-3 draw with Sheffield United where he was hauled off at half-time with the Reds two down.
Jones is in his 11th year at Old Trafford since his move from Blackburn Rovers in 2011, since the knee injury that saw him miss the remainder of the COVID-hit season, he has managed just three Premier League 2 minutes equating to 225 minutes
Victor Lindelof remains a doubt after missing their previous two following a positive coronavirus result. He featured in the 1-0 win over Norwich prior to the outbreak at the club but was substituted after a worrying incident 16 minutes from time.
The Reds are unbeaten in their last eight and Aaron Lennon’s first-half strike denied them a chance to earn successive clean sheets at home in the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes returns from suspension after his yellow card against Newcastle kept him out of the win over Burnley at the end of 2021.
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