Erik ten Hag has named Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez on the bench for Manchester United's match against Leeds for rotation and tactical reasons.
Harry Maguire has been given a reduced role this season and he's made just four starts in the Premier League, but he's set to make his fifth of the campaign against Leeds at Elland Road, alongside Luke Shaw in the centre of the defence.
Although Varane and Martinez have been the first-choice centre-back pairing at the club this term, both players have been named on the bench in West Yorkshire and that was the biggest pre-match point of discussion among supporters.
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Jadon Sancho has also been given his first start in the league since October after scoring against Leeds at Old Trafford in midweek.
Ten Hag, speaking to MUTV, was asked about his team selection ahead of kick-off on Sunday and he said: "Rotation is part of it. I have a lot of games to cover. The World Cup, now a lot of games after each other, but the other part is also tactics.
"They [Maguire and Shaw] know each other, they also know the game and the rivalry. Leeds and United, so they have to project that on the whole team, so I expect leadership from them today definitely.
"I think when Jadon Sancho is in a good place, he always has to start. He is a magnificent player when he is good, and it is up to him, then he will contribute to our team in our creative planning.
"I think we are ready [for hostility]. We have experienced it all season, everywhere we come. I think it's normal stuff, but I am looking forwards [to it] because it inspires and motivates you even more."
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