Manchester United will continue their policy of fielding a youthful side in the Carling Cup when they take on Crystal Palace in this week's quarter-final tie. Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he would be making wholesale changes from the side that were held to a draw at home to Newcastle at the weekend, with the majority of senior players expected to be rested once again. Those looking at the odds carling cup should bear this in mind.
Mame Biram Diof and Federico Macheda have been restricted to Carling Cup appearances so far this season, and the attacking duo are expected to once again be handed a chance to impress in this tournament. Ferguson also revealed exciting youngster Ravel Morrison, who made the bench for last week's Champions League game against Benfica, will be likely to once again make the match-day squad. Anyone placing a Carling Cup bet should remember this.
"There will be complete change. Just the same as we had at Leeds and Aldershot. All the younger players [will come in] – Zeki Fryers, the two Da Silvas [Rafael and Fabio] are possibles," he said.
"Ravel Morrison was in the squad for Wednesday's game [against Benfica], and he'll possibly be on the bench, at least, in midweek. But I've got other players needing a game like Mame Biram Diouf and Federico Macheda."
The youthful squad will need to be fully focused for their clash against an in-form Palace side. Dougie Freedman's men have enjoyed a somewhat surprisingly strong start to the season in the Championship, currently 10th in the table. The London club will certainly give United a game and Ferguson will be hoping his young side can handle the pressure.
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