How Man United Could Line up Vs Liverpool in Erik Ten Hag's First Game in Charge

• Erik ten Hag will be without Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United prepare to take on Liverpool in a pre-season friendly
• Ten Hag is likely to name a strong starting line up for this clash as he hopes to make an impression
• This will be the Dutchman's first match in charge as the Red Devils' manager since his appointment

Manchester United are scheduled to play rivals Liverpool in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 12, at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand.

The match will see Erik ten Hag officially curtain-raise his United managerial career following his arrival from Ajax.

The Dutchman is yet to take charge of any match since his appointment as the Red Devils' permanent boss at the end of last season.

The Tuesday clash is therefore expected to offer United fans a glimpse of what to expect from Ten Hag from next season.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed training with Manchester United on Monday due to "family reasons", just days after the Portugal star reportedly told the club he wants to leave.

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Erik ten Hag to miss Cristiano Ronaldo's services

Ten Hag will be without Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares to lead his charges against the Reds in Thailand.

Ronaldo is yet to report back to camp, with reports claiming that he is looking to push for an Old Trafford exit this summer.

Be that as it may, the Man United boss has a host of big names he will choose from as he bids to make an impression in his first match in charge.

How Man United could line up vs Liverpool

David de Gea is expected to start between the sticks, with Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and new signing Tyrell Malacia providing cover at the back.

In midfield, Ten Hag could go with Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek, with Bruno Fernandes playing behind the striker.

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The pacy Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho could be deployed on either flank, with Marcus Rashford slotting in for the absent Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

Erik ten Hag introduces tough rules for Man United players

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that new Man United boss Erik Ten Hag has introduced new tough rules in a bid to get the best out of his players.

The move is understood to be aimed at transforming the philosophy of the Red Devils as Ten Hag kicks off his Old Trafford reign.

Key among the regulations introduced include a ban on sideways and backwards passing.