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Richard Fay & Tyrone Marshall

Manchester United training squad for Real Betis fixture revealed

Marcel Sabitzer was missing from the Manchester United training squad ahead of the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Real Betis, but Anthony Martial was present despite his manager ruling him out of the game.

Erik ten Hag's side will be looking to bounce back from their 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool with a much-improved performance against their La Liga opponents on Thursday night.

United held their open training session on Wednesday afternoon and hinted at fielding another strong side against Betis with the players who are available.

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Speaking ahead of the game, Ten Hag confirmed Martial would miss the match as he continues his recovery from a hip problem, and Sabitzer also would not be involved.

"We have a strong programme," Ten Hag told MUTV. "But I think we are quite good. The only disappointment is Marcel Sabitzer is not available, as well as Anthony Martial. Anthony Martial is back on the pitch, so we will see. For the rest, everyone is available and we are ready for the game.''

Casemiro is walking a suspension tightrope heading into the match and will serve a one-match European ban if he picks up a yellow card against Betis.

All yellow cards are wiped after the quarter-final stage, with everyone getting a clean slate for the semi-finals onward. However, should he, or any other player, pick up a third booking in the second leg of a possible quarter-final, they would miss the semi-final first leg.

United training squad ahead of Betis:

De Gea, Butland, Heaton, Bishop; Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Martinez, Shaw, Varane, Wan-Bissaka, Williams; Casemiro, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Mainoo, Iqbal; Elanga, Garnacho, Pellistri, Antony, Sancho, Rashford, Weghorst, Martial.

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