🔴 Manchester United vs Athletic Club – Predicted XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Ruben Amorim
✅ Predicted Starting XI:
GK: André Onana
RB: Diogo Dalot
CB: Raphaël Varane
CB: Lisandro Martínez (if fit) / Victor Lindelöf
LB: Luke Shaw
CM: Casemiro
CM: Bruno Fernandes (C)
CM: Kobbie Mainoo
RW: Amad Diallo
ST: Rasmus Højlund
LW: Alejandro Garnacho
🏥 Injury and Team News:
- Lisandro Martínez: A late fitness test will determine his availability. He is recovering from a recurring foot injury. If unfit, Lindelöf or Evans is expected to start.
- Marcus Rashford: Remains a doubt due to a knock picked up last weekend. Garnacho is set to retain his place on the left.
- Antony: Dropped to the bench following inconsistent performances.
- Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia: Still sidelined with longer-term issues.
- Harry Maguire: Minor concern after the Brentford game; likely to be on the bench.
💬 Tactical Insight
Amorim is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 system rather than his usual 3-4-3, especially in Europe where structure is key. The youthful attacking trio of Amad, Højlund, and Garnacho is dynamic, hard-working, and suits the high-pressing style needed to keep Athletic Club at bay after the 3-0 first-leg advantage.
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