Rúben Amorim has chosen to select Alejandro Garnacho in attack as Manchester United line up to face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final.
Manchester United have arrived Estadio de San Mamés and are ready for their Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Club on Thursday evening — a defining fixture in Rúben Amorim’s first campaign at the helm.
The Reds come into the tie riding the high of a dramatic quarter-final victory over Olympique Lyonnais, where three goals in seven minutes from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Harry Maguire secured an unforgettable 7-6 aggregate win at Old Trafford.
Premier League form has been less inspiring in the lead-up, with a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers followed by a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, courtesy of Rasmus Højlund’s late leveller.
Now, after several days to reset and prepare, United are focused on delivering a statement performance at San Mamés, hoping to take control of the tie before returning to Old Trafford for the second leg.
The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim starting Alejandro Garnacho as part of the front three.
Manchester United’s line-up
Starting XI: Onana, Lindelöf, Maguire, Yoro, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu, Garnacho, Fernandes, Højlund.
Subs: Bayındır, Heaton, Amass, De Ligt, Fredricson, Kamason, Shaw, Eriksen, Mainoo, Mount, Amad, Mantato.
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Athletic Club’s line-up
Starting XI: Agirrezabala, Yuri, Yeray, Vivian, De Marcos, Galarreta, Jauregizar, Williams Jr., Berenguer, I. Williams, Mardan.
Subs: Unai Simon, Gorosabel, Paredes, Vesga, Djalo, Guruzeta, Nunez, Lekue, Unai, Canales, Adama.
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