Manchester United confirm 23-man squad for Europa League clash vs FC Porto, includes shock option

Manchester United’s 23-man travelling squad for their Europa League clash against FC Porto this week has been confirmed.

Manchester United are turning their attention to the Europa League after a poor string of results in the Premier League so far this season.

Currently 13th in the table, the club sits just six points above the relegation zone and eight points off the top. Defeats to Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Brighton have only worsened United’s form.

The recent loss to Tottenham has heightened the pressure on Erik ten Hag, making the upcoming away fixtures against FC Porto and Aston Villa pivotal for his job security.

Following last week’s Europa League draw against FC Twente, United now face an important trip to Portugal.

Ten Hag has named a 23-man travelling squad for the European clash which includes Kobbie Mainoo despite an injury scare in the week.

Dan Gore also makes a surprising return to the squad despite playing for the Under-21s on Tuesday. He has spent the best part of 10 months dealing with injury but returned to action in recent weeks.

The remainder of the squad looks similar with the likes of Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia still unavailable for selection although Harry Maguire is back in contention to play.

Ten Hag’s full travelling squad can be read below.

Goalkeepers: Bayindir, Heaton, Onana.

Defenders: Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Lindelof, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui.

Midfielders: Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Fernandes, Gore, Mainoo, Ugarte.

Forwards: Amad, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford, Zirkzee.