Manchester United XI vs Athletic Club: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League today

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·8 maggio 2025

Manchester United XI vs Athletic Club: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League today

Another potentially big injury is forcing Ruben Amorim into a rethink

Man Utd vs Athletic Club in the Europa League

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Ruben Amorim must again rejig his defence as Manchester United tonight look to see off Athletic Club and confirm their spot in the Europa League final.

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the game through injury. The centre-back was forced off during the first half against Brentford on Sunday and was unable to train with his team-mates on Wednesday. De Ligt has endured a tough time of late with injuries, having made his return off the bench in the first leg against the Spanish side before starting against the Bees.

Asked for an update after the match, Amorim said: "I don't know. We will see. I hope it's nothing serious ... I'm really concerned. Not about Thursday - we took off Luke Shaw at half-time to protect and have players for Thursday - but I'm more concerned whether it is a small or big injury and thinking about next season."

In De Ligt's expected absence, Victor Lindelof should come in and start alongside Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro. On the flanks, Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui are in line to start, while Patrick Dorgu is another option. Amad Diallo is pushing for a start after making two substitute appearances since returning for injury, and is another option at right wing-back.

Rasmus Hojlund will lead the line due to a lack of better alternatives, supported by Alejandro Garnacho and captain Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United predicted XI: Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro, Amad, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu, Garnacho, Fernandes, Hojlund

Injured: De Ligt, Martinez, Zirkzee, Dalot, Heaven, Collyer

Time and date: 8pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025

Venue: Old Trafford

How to watch: TNT Sports and Discovery+