Manchester United XI vs Twente: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League game

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·24 September 2024

Manchester United XI vs Twente: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League game

Several defenders still out but no fresh injury concerns for Erik ten Hag

Manchester United remain without four first-team defenders for their Europa League clash against FC Twente on Wednesday night, but Manuel Ugarte is set to make his European debut for the club.

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Erik ten Hag goes up against a side he had three spells with as a player, as United host Twente in their first of eight league-phases matches in the competition’s new format.

The United boss has confirmed that the squad available to him is the same as the one named for Saturday’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

Luke Shaw is one of those still on the sidelines, having not played for United since February, but Ten Hag is hopeful the left-back will return before next month’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 press conference on Tuesday.

“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.”

Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are all still unavailable.

Ugarte is likely to start, as he did in the big Carabao Cup win over Barnsley, and Marcus Rashford will also be desperate to return to the side, having been left out against Palace despite returning to goalscoring form.

Should Ten Hag opt to make further changes, Harry Maguire could come into the, potentially to partner Matthijs de Ligt, while Casemiro is an option if either Kobbie Mainoo or Christian Eriksen are rested in midfield.

Rasmus Hojlund is available again after injury, but Ten Hag could be cautious in bringing him back into the starting lineup.

Predicted Man United XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui; Ugarte, Casemiro; Amad, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

Injured: Shaw, Yoro, Lindelof, Malacia

Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday September 25, 2024

Venue: Old Trafford

TV channel: TNT Sports