The Brazilian is among those to have voiced their approval for Carrick getting the job full-time, and recent reports suggest the United hierarchy will grant him his wish. The Red Devils, having qualified for the Champions League, are planning to move forward with their former midfield lynchpin at the helm. <\/a><\/p>\n Casemiro Fit for Old Trafford Farewell The Brazilian has had an excellent season. | Oli SCARFF\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Casemiro had been a doubt for his final appearance at Old Trafford, having missed last week\u2019s draw at Sunderland through injury, but the Brazilian trained as normal in the week and is expected to start alongside Kobbie Mainoo this weekend. <\/p>\n Manuel Ugarte\u2019s absence at the Stadium of Light meant Mason Mount partnered Mainoo last Saturday. The Uruguayan has since recovered from a back issue, which still can\u2019t be said of Matthijs de Ligt, who has been out since November. <\/p>\n Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s nagging shin injury forced him off at half-time of the 3\u20132 win over Liverpool<\/a>, and he didn\u2019t make the travelling squad to Wearside last time out. The Slovenian striker is a doubt for Forest\u2019s visit. <\/p>\n Joshua Zirkzee replaced \u0160e\u0161ko as the leader of United\u2019s frontline last time out, but Carrick could turn to Bryan Mbeumo on home soil, despite his poor run of form.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f Key injuries, doubts, suspended: Matthijs de Ligt, Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\ud83d\udd22 Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest Bryan Mbeumo leads United\u2019s attack. | FotMob<\/p>\n GK: Senne Lammens\u2014After making a costly error against Liverpool<\/a>, Lammens\u2019s stability returned at the Stadium of Light, with a forgettable contest producing few chances. <\/p>\n RB: Diogo Dalot\u2014The Portuguese international earned some respite last weekend, as Noussair Mazraoui made a rare Premier League start. Dalot will be expected to return to Carrick\u2019s XI this weekend. <\/p>\n CB: Harry Maguire\u2014Maguire is playing his way into a starting role for Thomas Tuchel\u2019s England at the World Cup this summer. His final squad will be disclosed next Friday. <\/p>\n CB: Lisandro Mart\u00ednez\u2014As impressive as Ayden Heaven had been, Mart\u00ednez was always going to come back in at the first possible opportunity after serving a three-game suspension. The Argentine has an excellent relationship with Maguire. <\/p>\n LB: Luke Shaw\u2014Shaw has defied the odds this season by emerging as a ubiquitous presence of the left side of Man Utd\u2019s defense. Despite the odd fitness concern, the left back has started every single Premier League game. Let\u2019s see how he fares with Champions League soccer returning to Manchester in 2026\u201327.<\/p>\n CM: Casemiro\u2014Casemiro\u2019s exit will leave a massive void in Man Utd\u2019s midfield, and although there have been times when the Brazilian has seemed over the hill, he\u2019ll be greatly appreciated by the Theatre of Dreams for his four years of work in Manchester.<\/p>\n CM: Kobbie Mainoo\u2014Mainoo will miss having an uber-experienced head alongside him next season and beyond. His next midfield partner could be playing for the opposition this Sunday. <\/p>\n RW: Amad Diallo\u2014The Ivorian has struggled to move through the gears this season and has been particularly quiet in recent appearances. However, there could be another chance to impress from the outset on Sunday.<\/p>\n AM: Bruno Fernandes\u2014The games are ticking down for Fernandes as he goes in search of the seemingly unbreakable Premier League <\/a>single-season assist record. Four of his previous five assists have come at Old Trafford, and he\u2019ll be hoping to cash in against the already safe Forest. <\/p>\n LW: Matheus Cunha\u2014Cunha hasn\u2019t had it all his own way in year one, but has developed into a reliable big-gamer performer for United during Carrick\u2019s reign.<\/p>\n ST: Bryan Mbeumo\u2014The out-of-form Cameroonian has produced his best work in a central role this season, and Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s potential absence could allow Mbeumo to lead Man Utd\u2019s line on Sunday. <\/p>\n![\"Casemiro\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01krnjnjbrmj072sfqa5.jpg\" "\\"Casemiro\\"")
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