Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United
Manchester United will host Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in the Europa League last-16 second leg tonight.
Despite leading the game courtesy of Joshua Zirkzee, the Red Devils only managed to come away with a 1-1 draw from the first leg. So, the tie is nicely poised at the moment.
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As per team news, Lisandro Martínez, Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo and Altay Bayindir are all set to remain sidelined tonight due to their injury problems.
Harry Maguire is also unavailable, while Leny Yoro is the new name on the injury list after picking up an issue vs Arsenal last weekend. But, the good news is Manuel Ugarte has returned to full training after recovering from his injury and could be named in the matchday squad.
Mason Mount hasn’t featured since being taken off early against Manchester City in December owing to his injury. He has returned to full training with the squad but this game will come too early for him to be involved.
Patrick Dorgu was suspended vs Arsenal but is eligible to feature tonight. Chido Obi hasn’t been registered to play in the Europa League this season.
Expected Man Utd line-up vs Real Sociedad
Ruben Amorim could make two changes to his starting Xl that commenced against the Gunners last weekend but Andre Onana should keep hold of his place between the sticks.
Matthijs de Ligt is likely to be in the RCB position, while Victor Lindelof may be in the middle with Noussair Mazraoui set to complete the back three. Diogo Dalot would be on the RWB position and Dorgu should be on the opposite side.
Casemiro is expected to be paired up with Bruno Fernandes in the midfield department, while Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho might be the two No.10s. Therefore, Christian Eriksen would have to make do with a place on the bench.
Rasmus Hojlund is likely to return to the starting line-up after commencing as a substitute last time out. Here’s the expected Man Utd line-up: