With everything on the line and the tie level at 2-2, Ruben Amorim sticks to his guns as Manchester United gear up for a Europa League quarter-final showdown against Lyon. No room for mistakes tonight.
Old Trafford Set for Fireworks as Amorim Names His XI for Europa League Decider
Ruben Amorim isn’t leaving anything to chance tonight.
After a thrilling 2-2 draw in France last week, Manchester United welcome Lyon to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final — and Amorim has gone all-in by sticking with the same starting XI that did battle in Lyon.
Following a rotated side's underwhelming loss to Newcastle over the weekend, the boss has returned to his trusted lineup for this do-or-die clash. Speaking ahead of the game, he dropped a subtle hint — and true to his word, Andre Onana is back between the sticks.
Harry Maguire returns to the heart of defence, partnering Leny Yoro, while Patrick Dorgu slots in at left wing-back. Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte hold things down in midfield, ready to break up play and dictate the tempo.
With Joshua Zirkzee ruled out through injury, all eyes turn to Rasmus Hojlund to lead the charge. The Danish striker has been sharp in Europe and will be looking to add to his goal tally tonight.
Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes provide the creative spark behind Hojlund, with the skipper determined to pull the strings in a must-win game.
United’s bench features a mix of experience and youthful energy. Youngsters like Jaydan Kamason, Godwill Kukonki, Jack Moorhouse, and Harry Amass — who recently made his Premier League debut — are all ready if called upon.
Lyon, on the other hand, stick with their experienced heads. Alexandre Lacazette starts on the bench, with Mikautadze leading the line for the visitors. Captain Corentin Tolisso will look to control the midfield and keep Lyon ticking.
Everything is set. The theatre is ready. This is Old Trafford under the lights — and it’s knockout football at its finest.
United Starting XI:
Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes (c); Hojlund.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaton, Amass, Kamason, Kukonki, Lindelof, Shaw, Eriksen, Mainoo, Moorhouse, Mount.
Lyon Starting XI:
Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Tolisso (c), Akouokou; Veretout, Cherki, Almada; Mikautadze.
Substitutes: Descamps, Diarra, Abner Vinicius, Caleta-Car, Kumbedi, Omari, Matic, Tessman, Fofana, Lacazette.
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