Manchester United have qualified to the quarter-final stage of the Europa League after defeating LASK with an aggregate score of 7-1. The Red Devils fielded a rather weakened side at Old Trafford after winning the first leg of the tie with a score-line of 5-0. United next face Copenhagen FC in the quarter-final, which will be a one-off tie in a neutral stadium.
Solskjaer is expected to field his strongest side against the Danish club as he is keen on winning the Europa League. United are set to have their big guns return to action, as a slip-off now will mean losing a place in the semi-finals. The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba are all expected to start against Copenhagen on Monday.
The Danish club won against Istanbul Besaksehir against all odds in the Round of 16 to go through to the semi-final. The last time these two sides locked horns was way back in the group stage of 2006 Champions League. United won the game comfortably at Old Trafford but lost the return leg at Denmark.
WHEN & WHERE?
Date: 10th August Monday
Time: 7 PM GMT
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion
TEAM NEWS
Victor Lindelof didn’t feature in the match-day squad against LASK because of a minor injury but is expected to travel to Germany. Phil Jones is also out with injury but might come-back to the squad against Copenhagen. The Red Devils have no more injuries or suspensions and will look to field a team that featured in the Premier League since the restart.
Copenhagen FC have no casualties to injuries or suspensions form their last game against Istanbul Besaksehir. The Danish side is also expected to field their best possible starting 11 to have a great chance of winning the tie.
RECENT FORM
Manchester United: W-L-D-W-W
Copenhagen FC: D-L-W-W-W
MANCHESTER UNITED VS COPENHAGEN PREDICTED LINEUPS
Manchester United FC: S. Romero, B. Williams, E. Bailly, H. Maguire, A. Wan Bissaka, N. Matic, P. Pogba, B. Fernandes, M. Greenwood, M. Rashford, A. Martial
Copenhagen FC: K. Johnsson, G. Varela, V. Nelsson, A. Bjelland, N. Boilesen, R. Mudrazija, Zeca, P. Biel, J. Wind, R. Falk, M. Kaufmann
