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·21 Januari 2025
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Manchester United are preparing to host Rangers at home in the Europa League this midweek. They lost their previous game against Brighton in the Premier League by 3-1 and will be desperate to get back into winning ways.
The Red Devils are seventh on the Europa League points table with just three wins in six games. Hence, Ruben Amorim’s men need to step up in that competition as well and establish a better position for themselves.
Defence
Though there are doubts over the quality of Andre Onana, he should keep his place between the sticks ahead of Altay Bayindir.
Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt are continuing in the three-man backline. However, Lisandro Martinez is likely to be called up at the cost of Harry Maguire.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Midfield
Noussair Mazraoui had his worst game in Manchester United’s shirt but he should keep his right-back position. No change at the left-back spot as well as Diogo Dalot will be providing his services from there.
While Kobbie Mainoo is likely to carry on in the middle of the park, Manuel Ugarte looked exhausted against Brighton and could be on a rest. His position could be filled by Toby Collyer.
Attack
No change in the offensive pack as Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes are operating in the central areas to provide their creativity and offensive abilities.
Joshua Zirkzee also retains his spot ahead of Rasmus Hojlund as the striker in the lineup.
Victor Lindelof (unspecified), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Mason Mount (unspecified), and Jonny Evans (unspecified) are all unavailable for the Red Devils for this fixture due to injuries.
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