How Man United Could Line Up vs Sevilla Amid Injury Crisis

How Man United Could Line Up vs Sevilla Amid Injury Crisis

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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  • Man United are likely to miss the services of a number of players when they take on Sevilla on Thursday night
  • The defensive duo of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have both been ruled out of the crucial match
  • The first leg played at Old Trafford last week ended in a 2-2 draw, with Malacia and Maguire scoring own goals

Manchester United are scheduled to face Sevilla in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal set for Thursday night, April 20.

A spot in the semis will be at stake during the cracker, with both teams keen to progress to the next round.

Manchester United players in action during a first-team training session at Carrington Training Ground ahead of their UEFA Europa League clash against Sevilla. Photo by Ash Donelon.
Manchester United players in action during a first-team training session at Carrington Training Ground ahead of their UEFA Europa League clash against Sevilla. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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The Evening Standard reports there will be everything to play for in Andalusia after both teams settled for a 2-2 draw in the reverse tie played at Old Trafford last week.

United looked on course to put one foot in the semis after they raced into a 2-0 lead in that clash, only for major defensive blunders involving Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia to throw the tie wide open.

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Man United team news

United will take their trip to Spain on the back of a sudden injury crisis which has hit the team in recent days.

Erik ten Hag is in danger of missing the service of a number of key players, with defence the worst hit departed.

The duo of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez is expected to miss the tie, with the latter ruled out for the rest of the season.

Marcel Sabitzer, who shone in the first leg, is the other star player expected to miss the Andalusia trip alongside youngster Alejandro Garnacho.

Tom Heaton, Donny van de Beek and Phil Jones are all long-term absentees and will play no role.

Be that as it may, Ten Hag has been boosted with the imminent return of Marcus Rashford, who was recently spotted in training.

Christian Eriksen is the other player back from injury and is in contention for a starting spot.

Predicted Man United XI

Given how crucial the tie is, Ten Hag is expected to field a strong XI for the away clash.

The Dutchman is likely to settle for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with David de Gea expected to keep his place between the sticks.

Harry Maguire is in line to partner Victor Lindelof at the heart of defence in the absence of both Varane and Martinez, with Luke Shaw returning on the left.

The biggest headache would be on the right, with Ten Hag likely to overlook Aaron WanBissaka in favour of Diogo Dalot, who was impressive against Nottingham Forest last weekend.

In midfield, Casemiro is expected to partner Eriksen in a defensive role, with Bruno Fernandes playing as a No.10.

Antony and Rashford are likely to lead the attack on either flank, with the returning Anthony Martial playing as the sole striker.

Man United stars who could be sold

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United look set to part company with a number of players at the end of the ongoing season.

Erik ten Hag is expected to undertake radical changes as he bids to lead United back to their glory days.

The move could see several high-profile Man United players offloaded to pave way for summer arrivals.

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