Confirmed Manchester United squad to face Barcelona at Camp Nou in Europa League

Manchester United will be without several first-team players as they travel to Spain to face Barcelona in the first leg of their round-of-32 Europa League clash.

Erik ten Hag’s side will be eager to continue their impressive form against another team on an upwards trajectory.

Barcelona currently boast an 11-point gap at the summit of La Liga and are on a 16-game unbeaten run.

United are without some important players on their travels this week, however.

Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial and Antony are all remaining in Manchester with short-term injury problems.

However, the manager has provided a positive update on the trio, saying: “I think they are on the way back. They are coming back in the training squad, [with] the individual [training work]. 

“At the end of the week, maybe Scott can begin training with the team and after the weekend maybe Antony [can do that too], but we have to see. 

“They are making progress, [that is] what we see now.”

Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer miss out through yellow card suspension in the group stage. The loanee’s suspension from the Champions League with Bayern Munich has followed through to the Europa League.

On the other hand, The Reds are boosted by the return of Casemiro, who has been absent in the last two Premier League matches due to the red card he received against Crystal Palace.

It will be a difficult encounter for The Reds, who remain the only English club competing on four different fronts, but they will be eager to test themselves against a top-quality side.

The full United travelling squad for the away trip can be read below:

Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Tom Heaton, Jack Butland.

Defenders: Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Casemiro, Facundo Pellistri, Zidane Iqbal, Kobbie Mainoo.

Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Wout Weghorst, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho.