After two hard-fought clashes against Liverpool and Arsenal, manager Ruben Amorim may look to make some changes.
Diogo Dalot picked up two yellow cards last Sunday and he will miss today’s clash.
Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are still injured.
Tyrell Malacia could be a direct replacement for Dalot in the left wing-back position.
The 16-year-old can play as a left centre-back or a left-back.
Lisandro Martinez is expected to start against Southampton but Kukonki could gain vital experience as a late substitute.
The teenager was named in a matchday squad for the first time in December.
He has trained with the senior squad and earned praise from Amorim.
Standing tall at 6’5″, the young defender has been proving his mettle at the youth level.
Being a left-footer, his passing adds a unique dimension to his play.
He is a highly technical defender with a quick recovery pace and a solid aerial presence.
United are in action four times in the next ten days.
It will be important for the Portuguese head coach to keep everyone fresh and injury-free.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
