The Brazil international was introduced as an early substitute at the weekend, in place of the injured Ander Herrera, and helped to stifle the visitors' attacking threats at Old Trafford.

With Herrera ruled out for tonight's clash at Selhurst Park, and Nemanja Matic previously reported by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be “out for a couple of weeks” , our no.15 could make a rare start, although Fred and Scott McTominay are also options to play with Paul Pogba in midfield.