Mick McCarthy hoping Old Trafford tie inspires Ipswich

“We’ll try and win this, but the league game on Saturday is more important”.

But it’s not all bad news for Van Gaal, who has been managing Manchester United for 16 months, and received backing from Sir Alex Ferguson himself.

Van Gaal saw his side crash out of the Capital One Cup in the second round after a crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of MK Dons last season.

United are now second in the Premier League, just two points behind leaders Manchester City after their impressive 3-2 victory against Southampton last time out. Andreas has all the attributes to become an integral part of the first team; great natural talent coupled with a good appetite to learn.

Sunday’s game was the first match Rojo has started for United this season after his extended summer holiday following his involvement in the Copa America with Argentina.

Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times McCarthy hinted that once again he may choose to rest some of his front-liners, like Ireland internationals Daryl Murphy and David McGoldrick, for a trip to English club football’s biggest stadium.

Ipswich are away to Manchester United in the Capital One Cup tomorrow but the former Republic of Ireland captain and manager is once more preparing to field an under-strength side at the Theatre of Dreams.

“Rojo has a hamstring injury and Paddy McNair has a minor injury”, the Dutchman told MUTV.

Hard-working, versatile and a resourceful presence in attack and defence, Jesse Lingard has already featured under Van Gaal in friendlies and competitive fixtures on the wing, as a wing-back and even as an attacker or midfielder.

“We will get taken on the coach right into the ground, you can see the size of it all, the players know the history of the club and all of their players, then when they go out onto the warm-up our lads will see the surroundings”.

Nick Powell returned to United after just three appearances for Leicester last season.

Team news: Van Gaal is likely to ring the changes to give some of his fringe and younger players an opportunity in this competition.

“There is no need to talk about it. The player is happy at United and has no intention of leaving the club”.