Huddersfield vs Manchester United U21s live EFL Trophy updates, team news and TV channel
Manchester United Under-21s face Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy tonight.
The young Red Devils will be looking to maintain their winning start to the tournament when they travel to the John Smith’s Stadium. Neil Wood’s side beat Carlisle United 2-0 in their opening game, thanks to goals from Joe Hugill and Omari Forson. Huddersfield also won their first match, beating Oldham Athletic 3-1.The match is scheduled to kick off at 7pm on Tuesday, August 16.
It will be shown live on MUTV.
Team news
Manchester United are without a number of players for the game, including Ethan Laird, Facundo Pellistri, Alejandro Garnacho and Shola Shoretire.
Huddersfield have no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted line-ups
Huddersfield: Blackman; Pearson, Senior, Rhodes, Thomas; Spencer, Camara, Kasumu; Bilokapic, Coleman, Jackson. Manchester United: Vitek; Jurado, Bennett, Mengi, Fernandez; Mainoo, Savage, Gore; McNeil, Hugill, Forson.Ones to watch
Charlie McNeil: The young forward has impressed for Manchester United at youth level and will be looking to make his mark in the EFL Trophy.
Kieran Jackson: The midfielder has been in good form for Huddersfield and will be one to watch in this game.
Preview
Manchester United will be confident of victory against Huddersfield, but they will need to be wary of the home side’s threat.
Huddersfield have a good record at home and will be looking to make it difficult for Manchester United.
The young Red Devils will need to be at their best to secure a victory.
