The latest Manchester United news before their Europa League showdown against Real Sociedad.
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Casemiro arrives at the stadium.
Casemiro has dropped a team news hint in time for Real Sociedad.
Manchester United continue their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening when they take on La Liga side Real Sociedad (5.45pm).
Ruben Amorim's squad are one of the favourites to go all the way to the Bilbao showpiece, but their form under the Portuguese hasn't done them many (if any) favours. As well as crashing out of both cup competitions, United are currently lingering in the bottom half of the Premier League standings.
Focus is now on success in the Europa League with the club desperate to qualify for the Champions League next season. However, injuries and registration rules mean Amorim is working with a weaker squad with Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte both ruled out.
Academy graduate Toby Collyer is in contention to return to action after being named in the 18-man squad. Altay Bayindir, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Chido Obi are all also out - meaning United don't have much to work with.
Ahead of the game, a number of players posted pre-match graphics on their private Instagram stories. Historically, that suggests they'll be involved in the fixture and with the list of unavailable players, it could mean that Casemiro starts in midfield despite limited recent game-time.
The pre-match graphic uploaded by Casemiro on to his Instagram profile.
The pre-match graphic uploaded by Casemiro on to his Instagram profile.
The 75-cap Brazil international - now 33 - started in Sunday afternoon's FA Cup defeat to Fulham and had started the two Premier League matches against Tottenham and Everton. With Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo unavailable, it could well mean Casemiro retains his spot in the engine room.
Wing-back Diogo Dalot has also posted a pre-match graphic on his Instagram story. The Portugal international has missed just one game all season for United - the 3-1 win over Southampton - and has been an mainstay in Amorim's favoured 3-4-2-1 system since his appointment.