Manchester United will face Rangers in a crucial Europa League clash at Old Trafford on Thursday. The Red Devils, under pressure after a tough domestic season, are currently in seventh place in the Premier League and struggling to secure consistent form. They will be aiming for a victory to strengthen their position for automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League, where they currently sit in the top eight.
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Injury concerns continue to plague Manchester United, with Luke Shaw (calf), Mason Mount (thigh), Victor Lindelof (unspecified), and Jonny Evans (muscle) all ruled out. Marcus Rashford, who has missed nine consecutive matches, will remain unavailable amidst ongoing uncertainty over his future at the club. Antony is also expected to miss out, as he nears a loan move to Real Betis.
Despite these setbacks, United will look to key players to deliver a positive result. Head coach Ruben Amorim may make changes to his lineup, with Lisandro Martinez potentially returning to the starting XI after being benched in the recent defeat to Brighton. Rasmus Hojlund, also dropped in the same game, could be recalled in place of Joshua Zirkzee. With uncertainty surrounding the side's attacking options, Bruno Fernandes will play a key role in midfield, supported by Christian Eriksen and Manuel Ugarte. The defense will likely feature Harry Maguire and Martinez alongside young talent Sambi Yoro, while Achraf Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot are expected to start as wing-backs.
Manchester United's likely starting lineup for the match is: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund.
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