RWB – Antonio Valencia
Although there are reports Rafael could be fit to face QPR, van Gaal won’t want to rush the Brazilian back and it’s another chance for Valencia to try and prove his worth.
LWB – Luke Shaw
Another new addition now with the 19-year-old arriving at the Theatre of Dreams from Southampton in a £27m deal, but has been sidelined ever since due to injury.
CM – Angel di Maria
After becoming the British record transfer following a £59.7m switch from Real Madrid this midfielder made his debut against Burnley and impressed and will be looking for more of the same.
CM – Daley Blind
Knows van Gaal well having spent two years under his management with the Netherlands national team and made the £13.8m move from Ajax this summer to shore up defensive midfield.
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