Manchester United are aiming for a 3rd successive Europa League victory on Thursday once they journey to Viktoria Plzen.
The Pink Devils gained their first European encounter underneath Ruben Amorim by beating Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt 3-2 at Previous Trafford, however back-to-back Premier League defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have since soured the temper.
With 5 video games performed in the course of the league part, Man Utd discover themselves twelfth within the new-look 36-team Europa League standings. They’re considered one of simply seven unbeaten groups thus far and are closing in on the highest eight, which might safe automated qualification for the final 16.
Right here is how Amorim might line Man Utd up for an necessary journey to Czechia.
GK: Andre Onana – The Cameroonian had been in spectacular kind up till his absolute disaster-class towards Forest. He regarded just like the inconsistent and unreliable Onana of final season throughout Saturday’s defeat.
CB: Noussair Mazraoui – Mazraoui might nicely return to the beginning lineup as a part of the centre-back trio, a job he carried out admirably throughout Amorim’s first matches. Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt each struggled on the weekend towards a combative Forest facet.
CB: Harry Maguire – Equally to Mazraoui, the England worldwide could also be drafted in to shore up the backline. Each him and the Moroccan have been second-half substitutes towards Forest following a dismal defensive show from their teammates.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – A kind of who showcased his worst on the weekend was Martinez, whose lack of peak proved expensive in Forest’s first and third objectives. He might be amongst these praying for a clear sheet in Plzen.
RM: Amad Diallo – Amad has proven indicators of life early within the Amorim period, securing one other help after a lung-busting drive into the Forest penalty space. The Ivorian has proved a helpful attacking risk on the correct flank.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – The Uruguayan was considered one of Man Utd’s stronger performers on Saturday, though that was a really low bar. He is evidently considered one of Amorim’s most well-liked central midfielders following a affluent spell collectively at Sporting CP.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – Accidents and suspension have restricted Mainoo’s involvement over the previous two months however the teenager ought to now earn a run of begins. The midfielder has already established himself as a powerful candidate within the engine room.
LM: Diogo Dalot – Luke Shaw’s damage is one other setback for Amorim as he tries to find his strongest lineup. Tyrell Malacia is being eased again into the equation after an extended layoff, with Dalot maybe beginning once more on Thursday.
RF: Bruno Fernandes – Fernandes seems to be discovering his greatest kind since Erik ten Hag’s departure and he produced a superb end to cut back the deficit towards Forest. The playmaker will show key in breaking down Viktoria Plzen’s five-man backline.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have shared minutes since Amorim’s arrival and each have been in encouraging goalscoring kind. It could be the Dutchman’s flip for a run out within the Europa League.
LF: Marcus Rashford – Rashford has been benched for the final two outings regardless of scoring three in his first two begins underneath Amorim. He ought to substitute the misfiring Alejandro Garnacho for Man Utd’s Czech journey.
