CM: Bastian Schweinsteiger
The World Cup winner has twice had half-an-hour off the bench and now may get his first United start to allow Michael Carrick to have a rest. The two veterans are likely to be rotated for much of the season.
CM: Ander Herrera
Van Gaal has revealed that he wants to use Herrera as a “controlling midfielder” rather than in the hole behind Wayne Rooney, and the Spaniard will get a chance to stake his claim for a Premier League spot.
AMC: Marouane Fellaini
The Belgian has been unavailable for United’s first two games because of a domestic suspension, but that does not apply in the Champions League. He will provide the Red Devils with a more direct attacking option and Brugge, whom he played against in his Standard Liege days, with plenty to think about.
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