Manchester United team news ahead of Brighton clash

Manchester United began the Premier League 2020-21 season on a losing end after Crystal Palace shocked Red Devils.

Roy Hodgson side picked up all three points at Old Trafford which saw Wilfred Zaha score twice in a 3-1 win.

Donny Van De Beek scored the consolation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer side.

United will be hoping to beat Brighton Hove Albion in the Saturday early kick off.

It's been gathered Alex Tuanzebe is currently recovering to return to the team.

The full back is on his road to recovery from a problem that has kept him sidelined since December 2019.

“He’s getting closer to training with the team. He’s on the grass and after the international break he should be fine to join us,” Ole told club media on Friday.

“During lockdown he was working hard, then as soon as we got going after the restart his foot was sore so he had to have an operation.

“Now he’s really raring to go again. I’m looking forward to getting him back.”

During the mid week, Manchester United cruise to 3-0 win in the Carabao Cup over Luton Town on Tuesday,

After the game which United dominated, Solskjaer admitted that ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, with Phil Jones the only other known absentee.

Club captain Harry Maguire was the only player to retain his place in the starting line-up for the Carabao Cup.

 Also, likes of Dean Henderson, Eric Bailly, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard all standing out at Kenilworth Road as they made their first appearances.

On the squad rotation, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “They’re getting better and fitter and sharper.

“We will get better and better, and fitter and fitter. But we can’t wait and say ‘well, we’ll get fit in 3 weeks’ time’. We need to get going straight away.”