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Who will be the surprise inclusion in the team?
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McTominay.
My money’s on Anderson returning as a fake Dutchman by the name of Andjen Vanderson and lighting up our midfield
He's had far too many chances, as surprised as you to see people still suggest him.
I'd rather see the likes of Amad, Garnacho or Pellistri getting the chance. They are young, hungry and talented.
Hope atleast one of them can get their breakthrough this year.
Maybe one of Diallo or Garnacho? I'm not really expecting many surprise inclusions tbh unless you count Maguire which I wouldn't personally.
At this rate probably malacias dad
I really hope that ETH can improve Garner and Laird to players that can challenge for the starter places. Especially if Laird turn out well, we'd have two very attacking modern FBs on each side which is so important in ETH's system.
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Ronaldo
McTominay 
I wouldn't call that a surprise given our midfield options!McTominay
Eriksen seems imminent which will bench McT. I reckon McT might shift back to CB over time.
Garnacho
Pellistri. Don't know why but I think he's got the mentality and the skills. ETH will give him the discipline and structure and he'll take off.
With regards to Greenwood has anybody considered he may be innocent and acquitted. Not trying to say that this is so but it should be considered.
Neil Webb
Ethan Laird.
If ten Hag wants a press resistant central midfielder, and we don't land de Jong, Galbraith.
I can see Dalot or Telles getting playing time ahead of AWB on the account of AWBs offensive limitations despite being a superior tackler
Iqbal.
Why the hell does 90% of this forum think that Eriksen will play CM? He's spent his whole career in the final third, as a #10.
Too late for the VDB jokes?
Lingard, after we re-sign him!
Garner. He had a great season and improved throughout.
Interesting to see ETH talking up Tariq Iqbal
I hope we do see more youngsters get a 'proper' chance under ETH. It felt like we lost our way just a little bit recently.
Even though we have still had plenty of Academy lads get minutes, they haven't really been trusted to play regularly. We need proper competition for all places, so we need to be comfortable chucking some of these younger lads in at the deep-end from time-to-time
I hope we do see more youngsters get a 'proper' chance under ETH. It felt like we lost our way just a little bit recently.
Even though we have still had plenty of Academy lads get minutes, they haven't really been trusted to play regularly. We need proper competition for all places, so we need to be comfortable chucking some of these younger lads in at the deep-end from time-to-time
For all the talk of following United traditions, Ole only promoted Greenwood (an easy choice considering how
good he is) and Williams (who eventually went out on loan after Ole decided to get Alex Telles).
I hope Ten Hag is more adventurous in giving youth a chance. They're probably more coachable than some of the more senior players too, which is a plus considering how much actual coaching Ten Hag reputedly does.
Tuanzebe.
Because Bruno exists & Eriksen is also getting a bit older, less mobile.
No
Reading the latest reports, it looks like a surprise player would be FdJ !!
MG
He's played deeper the last few seasons, not at 10. That's why.
This wouldn't just be a surprise. It would be shocking.
Elanga
News just in that he’s made a permanent move to Dundee United.
So unless they loan him back for the season, I think we can rule him out.
As an aside, this looks like another sign that United’s footballing side is being managed more actively (it’s maybe too early to say better) than previously. He’s done very well on loan but someone’s realised the likelihood of him getting a chance here is small so it’s best for his career to move him on rather than stockpile another fringe player.
Saw this yesterday. £300-400k with a 25% sell on.
Did stick my neck out and felt he was too good to stick around or go on loan again. His position is quite stacked though so makes sense to move on.
He’s been excellent on loan mind but Garner and Hannibal much more obvious candidates.
Yeah he’s not..
He’s played CM, even LCM or LM.
He’s been much deeper since he initially burst on the scene.
A signing? That would be a strange inclusion at this point for our starting XI
Interesting shout, again too much ahead of him though I feel.
I think the more obvious ones are Amad, Garner, Hannibal and someone like Garnacho/Shoretire.
Telles on the right sounds like an absolutely awful idea. Besides, he's a worse LB than AWB is RB.
I think AWB will start the season as first choice RB tbh, but I'm hopeful we see Laird given an opportunity. Seems like a genuine modern fullback, I've just no idea if he can actually defend.