Manchester United confirm Erik ten Hag XI vs Porto as Rasmus Højlund returns

Erik ten Hag has selected Rasmus Højlund against FC Porto as Manchester United prepares for their second Europa League game of the season.

Manchester United are shifting their focus back to the Europa League after a challenging run in the Premier League.

Currently 13th in the standings, United are only six points above the relegation zone and eight points adrift of the top spots. Recent losses to Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Brighton have only worsened the situation.

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The defeat to Tottenham has added even more pressure on Erik ten Hag, and the upcoming away fixtures against FC Porto and Aston Villa are now critical in determining his fate at the club.

After a frustrating draw against FC Twente in the Europa League, United now find themselves in need of a crucial win in Portugal to reignite their European campaign.

The line-ups for both teams have been confirmed as Rasmus Højlund returns to the XI for United.

Manchester United

Starting XI: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martínez, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Amad, Højlund, Rashford.

Subs: Bayındır, Heaton, Evans, Lindelöf, Maguire, Collyer, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Ugarte, Gore, Antony.

FC Porto

Starting XI: Diogo Costa, João Mário, Zé Pedro, Nehuén Pérez, Moura, Alan Varela, Estaquio, Pepê, Nico, Galeno, Samu.

Subs: Ramos, Djaló, Grujic, Vieira, Sousa, Jaime, Namaso, Franco, Gul, Fernandes, Borges, Mora.

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