Man Utd predicted lineup vs FCSB - Europa League | OneFootball

Manchester United will guarantee their place in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday night if they beat Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.

The Red Devils are currently perched fourth in the table despite three underwhelming draws at the beginning of their European campaign and they have secured their place in the play-offs at the very least thanks to last week's late win over Rangers.

United can still make the top eight with a draw - or even defeat - in Romania but victory will ensure that they avoid a tricky and tiring two-legged play-off in February.

Ruben Amorim also knows that victory on Thursday will see him secure three straight wins for the first time as United manager, with the narrow 1-0 win against Fulham on Sunday following the last-gasp triumph against the Gers.

Here is how United could line up for their European excursion.

Man Utd predicted lineup vs FCSB (3-4-2-1)

Joshua Zirkzee could replace the out-of-form Rasmus Hojlund / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages

GK: Andre Onana - Having endured a difficult afternoon against Brighton & Hove Albion, Onana was offered a surprisingly comfortable evening by Fulham on Sunday. He finished with a clean sheet after facing just three shots on his goal.

CB: Matthijs de Ligt - Having been a slight injury concern ahead of the Fulham trip, De Ligt was used for just under an hour at Craven Cottage. The Dutchman is likely to retain his starting berth in Romania.

CB: Harry Maguire - The much-maligned Maguire has been United's most resolute defensive performer under Amorim, doing his best to glue an unconvincing backline together.

CB: Lisandro Martinez - Martinez's deflected strike earned United victory on Sunday, with the Argentinian scoring his second goal under Amorim. His ability to step forward in possession has led to an increase in attacking output.

RM: Diogo Dalot - Dalot performed admirably against Fulham's formidable left-hand side, largely stifling Alex Iwobi and the continuously overlapping Antonee Robinson.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo - Manuel Ugarte was pictured in training on Wednesday but may not start in Bucharest after being withdrawn due to a knock against Fulham. Mainoo could step into the XI, although he now faces pressure from Toby Collyer.

CM: Bruno Fernandes - The Portuguese dropped deeper against Fulham and couldn't provide the same attacking thrust in a box-to-box role. He suits being higher up the pitch but he could sink into central midfield again on Thursday to allow United's tricky wingers to get involved.

LM: Noussair Mazraoui - The Morocco international played a largely inverted role on Sunday, drifting inside in possession and driving the ball up the pitch. An interesting tactical tweak from Amorim, Mazraoui could perform a similar function on Thursday.

RF: Amad Diallo - An incredibly marginal offside robbed him of another goal at the weekend but it wasn't Amad's sharpest display. He will need to be more influential in Bucharest against a side that conceded four during their last meeting with British opponents.

ST: Joshua Zirkzee - Rasmus Hojlund delivered a shocking display against Fulham as he struggled to make any impact - well, a positive one, at least. Zirkzee has been similarly inconsistent but could be restored to the XI.

LF: Alejandro Garnacho - Uncertainty surrounds his future at Old Trafford but there can be no denying Garnacho's ability to produce magical moments. Amorim will want to see more of them in the coming weeks providing a January exit doesn't materialise.