How Manchester United should line up vs AC Milan in Europa League first-leg – Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United might be trying to stick with it the place they left off after they welcome AC Milan within the Europa League on Thursday night.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s aspect had been irresistible of their weekend win over Metropolis and know one other constructive efficiency is required of their spherical of 16 first-leg.

This week’s match would be the eleventh assembly between United and AC Milan in European competitors, with all 10 earlier conferences coming within the European Cup/Champions League.

When it comes to early workforce information Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani are each anticipated to overlook the match whereas Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek stay absent, as do Juan Mata and David de Gea.

Right here is how our writers assume United ought to line up...

Samuel Luckhurst

United-Milan is a Champions League tie but United have little selection however to select a workforce that screams ‘Europa League’. Luke Shaw wants a breather after overcoming a useless leg to attain within the derby and Eric Bailly and Alex Telles are often reliable Thursday night time starters.

Scott McTominay didn’t look absolutely match nonetheless at Metropolis and Nemanja Matic is a wily choice for the go to of Milan, even when it means United line up with a risk-aversive midfield.

Fernandes can be a worthy choice in a deeper function however he does his harm as the ten and United should not have an skilled various behind Anthony Martial. The entrance 4 picks itself.

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Wealthy Fay

Given the early workforce information United’s line-up must be fairly simple – though there are a few modifications which could possibly be argued both approach.

Bailly is smart as an alternative of Lindelof given Ibrahimovic is lacking for Milan, whereas McTominay and Fred stay essentially the most dependable midfield partnership even when they might do with a relaxation.

Even when Rashford and Cavani cross late health checks neither must be risked from the beginning. James ought to get an opportunity in his pure left wing function with Greenwood and a rejuvenated Martial finishing the ahead line.

Liam Corless

A number of accidents and knocks go away Solskjaer with little wiggle room with regards to his workforce choice. David de Gea is on paternity go away, whereas Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani are all both positively out or uncertain. Luke Shaw performed at Metropolis with a useless leg and Scott McTominay was lately injured too.

Axel Tuanzebe hasn’t constructed on his efficiency away to Paris Saint-Germain however must be secure sandwiched between Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire.

A extra attacking midfield line-up can be preferable however with Pogba, Van de Beek and Mata each sidelined, that isn’t doable with out throwing within the rookie Ethan Galbraith or enjoying one other participant out of place.