On Thursday night, Manchester United has the opportunity to secure their place in the Europa League final as they face Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford. With a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, they are in a strong position to advance.
Despite being considered underdogs prior to the match, United achieved a convincing victory against Bilbao in Spain last week, with Casemiro scoring first and Bruno Fernandes adding two more goals, resulting in a memorable night for Ruben Amorim’s team.
The final opponent will be either Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt, but United remains focused on the task at hand. Bilbao will be challenged further by the absence of Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, and Inaki Williams, making their comeback effort significantly more difficult.
Amorim opted for a rotated squad during Sunday’s Premier League match against Brentford, but a full-strength team is anticipated for tonight’s encounter at Old Trafford. In preparation for the match, several players have shared updates on their social media, providing insights into the potential lineup for United.
Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho, Leny Yoro, Andre Onana, and Manuel Ugarte have all posted pre-match graphics on their Instagram stories, which typically indicate their likely participation in the matchday squad.
Considering that the five players began their match in Bilbao and only Garnacho and Ugarte participated in the game against Brentford, it is highly probable that they will be in the starting lineup against Bilbao this evening. Amad, who returned from a three-month injury absence in the first leg, has also been mentioned and may make his first start since the FA Cup victory over Leicester City.
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