Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explained his five changes to the side that started in the 2-0 Emirates FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton at Old Trafford before the international break.
The selection for the Swansea City clash means returns to the line-up for Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba who were both unused subs in the cup tie. David De Gea, who was rested against Brighton, is back in goal and Sergio Romero's injury, sustained with Argentina, means Joel Pereira is on the bench.
Victor Lindelof makes his first start since the beginning of the month at Crystal Palace and replaces Eric Bailly as Chris Smalling’s central defensive sidekick. Ashley Young had been a slight doubt for the game against the South Wales side after picking up a knock playing for England in midweek against Italy. But the left-back has recovered and takes his place in defence as he had done for the second half against Brighton when he replaced Luke Shaw at the interval.
"I try to know the way Swansea are coming and I try to choose players who are more adapted to this game," explained the boss. "For example, Lindelof is probably our centre-back who comes into the midfield better with the ball and is a better passer of the ball. Paul has quality passes and can make the change in direction.
"Alexis is different to Marcus [Rashford] because Marcus needs more space. Alexis, in small spaces, can manipulate the ball better and is trying his best to be one against one. So the decisions are based on that."
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explained his five changes to the side that started in the 2-0 Emirates FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton at Old Trafford before the international break.
The selection for the Swansea City clash means returns to the line-up for Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba who were both unused subs in the cup tie. David De Gea, who was rested against Brighton, is back in goal and Sergio Romero's injury, sustained with Argentina, means Joel Pereira is on the bench.
Victor Lindelof makes his first start since the beginning of the month at Crystal Palace and replaces Eric Bailly as Chris Smalling’s central defensive sidekick. Ashley Young had been a slight doubt for the game against the South Wales side after picking up a knock playing for England in midweek against Italy. But the left-back has recovered and takes his place in defence as he had done for the second half against Brighton when he replaced Luke Shaw at the interval.
"I try to know the way Swansea are coming and I try to choose players who are more adapted to this game," explained the boss. "For example, Lindelof is probably our centre-back who comes into the midfield better with the ball and is a better passer of the ball. Paul has quality passes and can make the change in direction.
"Alexis is different to Marcus [Rashford] because Marcus needs more space. Alexis, in small spaces, can manipulate the ball better and is trying his best to be one against one. So the decisions are based on that."
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