Manchester United switches attention to the Europa League after defeating Manchester City in the Manchester Derby at the weekend. They will travel to Austrian Bundeshga leaders LASK Linz for the first leg match.
Manchester United moved on from the first knockout round after beating Club Brugge 5-0 in the return leg and remain on course for the Europa League title for the second time in three years. United have got a good record against Austrian opposition having not lost to them previously.
They come into the match inform as they have gone 10 games without losing any across all competitions.
Here ManUnitedCore.com evaluates how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could file out against LASK Linz in the European League match.
Out: Paul Pogba (ankle), Marcus Rashford (back), Lee Grant (unspecified).
Doubtful: Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee).
Manchester United is expected to be without the services of Paul Pogba, Lee Grant and Star forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the trip to Austria to face LASK Linz.
United boss is expected forging changes to the side as they defeat the Noisy Neighbours (City) 2-0 at home. This could suggests that second half substitute against Manchester City like Scott Mc Tominay, Odion Ighaho and Eric Baily could start against LASK Linz for Manchester United.
The visitors (Red Devils) would likely name a strong team as they aim to keep alive their hopes of winning the Europa League. This is irrespective of the changes they would make even as they know that they can qualify for the UEFA Champions League if they win the Europa League.
Bruno Fernandes having been in time form since moving to United from Sporting Lisbon have performed against LASK Linz for his former sides. This could see him feature as the Red Devils needs his creativity even as he inspires the entire team during the contest.
LASK Linz vs Manchester United: How Manchester United could line-up against LASK Linz.
Sergio Romero; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Baily, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Nemanja Matic, Fred, Scott Mc Tominay, Bruno Fernandes; Odion Ighalo, Anthony Martial.
