DEVASTATING NEWS: Horrible news has been confirmed for Manchester united ahead of PAOK FC match tonight in the Europa league.
Amad Diallo is set to replace Alejandro Garnacho, while Joshua Zirkzee will take up the role of central striker as Manchester United prepares to face PAOK at Old Trafford on Thursday. United will be eager to secure their first victory in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League campaign, and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has no new injury concerns affecting his lineup for the match.
Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire remain unavailable due to ongoing calf issues, while Kobbie Mainoo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Antony is nursing an ankle problem. However, the team received positive updates with Mason Mount and Leny Yoro resuming training this week.
Christian Eriksen’s participation remains uncertain as he recovers from a knock. During the pre-match press conference, van Nistelrooy discussed Yoro’s anticipated return and also provided updates on Malacia, Shaw, and Maguire. He noted, “He’s [Yoro] been managed very well since his pre-season injury. It was always expected to be a lengthy recovery. This is a big step, returning to team training. He’ll gradually be reintegrated in the coming weeks.”
On Malacia and Maguire, van Nistelrooy commented, “Tyrell is the furthest along, participating fully in team training without restrictions. He may get game minutes, possibly with the under-21s. Harry is still working on his rehab indoors, while Luke has started pitch work and is progressing toward partial team training soon.”
Andre Onana will start as goalkeeper, with United set to play a 4-2-3-1 formation. The defense will consist of Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, and Noussair Mazraoui. In midfield, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte will anchor the center, with Bruno Fernandes playing in the no. 10 role. Diallo and Marcus Rashford will operate as the wide attackers, and Zirkzee will lead the forward line, with Rasmus Hojlund and Garnacho expected to be on the bench.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, de Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Ugarte, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
