Ayden Heaven starts for Manchester United against Real SociedadAyden Heaven starts for Manchester United against Real Sociedad
Ayden Heaven starts for Manchester United against Real Sociedad | Manchester United via Getty Images
Man Utd confirmed starting line up to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Manchester United have made three changes to their starting line up to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday night. United drew 1-1 with the La Liga side a week ago and must win on the night if they are to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Ruben Amorim has named three changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Arsenal at the weekend as Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu and Rasmus Hojlund start in place of Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen.
Heaven, 18, shone in the draw against his former side, Arsenal, at the weekend and has been rewarded with his first competitive start of his senior career. It means Lindelof drops to the bench, with the Sweden international expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
A new name in the Manchester United squad
There was further good news for Manchester United against Real Sociedad with midfielder Manuel Ugarte fit enough to feature on the bench tonight. The Uruguayan missed the previous two matches due to a ‘minor injury issue’ but is available for selection again.
Harry Maguire is still not fit enough to be selected but could return against former side Leicester on Sunday night, while Mason Mount is also near to a return after three months out. Leny Yoro suffered a setback in the Arsenal draw and is not expected back until after the international break.
Ruben Amorim has named a youthful bench for the clash with James Scanlon included in a senior matchday squad for the first time. The 18-year-old has already made 10 senior appearances for the Gibraltar national side but has never featured at club level.
United XI vs Real Sociedad: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Heaven; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho, Hojlund. Subs: Harrison, Mee, Amass, Fredricson, Lindelof, Collyer, Eriksen, J. Fletcher, Ugarte, Scanlon.