Manchester United vs Twente – Predicted line up and team news

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·25 septembre 2024

Manchester United vs Twente – Predicted line up and team news

Manchester United open their Europa League campaign with a date with FC Twente at Old Trafford.

For Erik ten Hag, it will be a reunion with his former side have represented the Eredivisie outfit on 234 occasions across three spells during his playing career. The Dutchman has said he is targeting the Europa League as a route to success for Manchester United this season, both in terms of silverware and Champions League qualification.

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With a new format and the removal of Champions League drop-out sides this season, there’s a sense of intrigue around a competition that the Red Devils will be leading contenders to win.

Their opponents, Twente, finished third in the Eredivisie table last season, above AZ Alkmaar and perennial powerhouse Ajax.

Manchester United vs Twente – Predicted lineup and team news

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Manchester United will again be without Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro with the defensive quartet all remaining sidelined. Malacia and Lindelof have returned to training this week but are not in contention to face Twente, while Ten Hag confirmed that he expects Shaw to be back before October’s international break.

“I think it’s probably [before the break] but I can’t say I’m 100 per cent sure,” Ten Hag said during his pre-match press conference.

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“The plan is just to be back before but as I say I can’t say this 100 per cent for sure. It could also be shortly after the break.”

Manuel Ugarte could be handed a start in midfield as the Uruguayan is eased into action, while there could be recalls for Harry Maguire and Casemiro. Further forward, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojliund will hope for some involvement as the duo step up their recoveries from injury.