How Man United Could Line Up vs Omonia Nicosia Ahead of Europa League Cracker

How Man United Could Line Up vs Omonia Nicosia Ahead of Europa League Cracker

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Man United will be back in action on Thursday night to take on Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League
  • United will be hoping to use the clash to bounce back from their heartache during the Manchester derby, where they lost 6-3
  • Erik ten Hag is expected to make several changes from the team that lost to Man City, with Ronaldo and Casemiro in line to start

Manchester United will be desperate to return to winning ways when they take on Omonia in their third Group E clash of the Europa League.

The Thursday night clash comes just days after United were demolished 6-3 by rivals Man City in the Manchester derby.

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Manchester United training session at Carrington Training Ground. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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The defeat ended the Red Devils' four-game unbeaten run under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.

However, their meeting with Omonia at Tsirio Stadium will present them with a glorious opportunity to redeem themselves.

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Ten Hag is expected to make several changes to the side that took on City, with Cristiano Ronaldo among the players who could make the starting XI in Cyprus.

Predicted Man United starting XI vs Omonia

David de Gea is in line to start between the sticks, with the Spaniard now seemingly Ten Hag's full-time No 1 goalkeeper.

In defence, United will be without Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire, both injured, meaning Victor Lindelof could partner Lisandro Martinez at the heart of defence.

Diogo Dalot is expected to keep his place on the right, with Luke Shaw replacing Tyrell Malacia on the left.

In midfield, Fred could possibly come in for Christian Eriksen as Casemiro replaces Scott McTominay, having been benched against City.

Bruno Fernandes is likely to continue as the No 10., with Antony joining Anthony Elanga and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

Such a scenario would see Anthony Martial, Jadon Sacho, and Marcus Rashford all dropped.

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

Defence: Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw

Midfielders: Fred, Casemiro, Fernandes

Forwards: Elanga, Antony, Ronaldo

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