Manchester United go to Champions League opponents Otelul Galati with skipper Nemanja Vidic.
United are on shaky ground after two disappointing draws so far in Europe.
Rio Ferdinand has been left out. The England defender was also rested for United's trip to Benfica last month, but Nemanja Vidic returns to the backline after manager Sir Alex Ferguson decided not the risk the Serbian in last weekend's draw with Liverpool following his recent recovery from a calf injury.