Manuel Ugarte today makes his European debut for Manchester United in the Europa League against FC Twente.
Erik ten Hag goes up against a side he had three spells with as a player, as United host Twente in their first of eight league-phases matches in the competition’s new format.
The United boss has confirmed that the squad available to him is the same as the one named for Saturday’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.
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Luke Shaw is one of those still on the sidelines, having not played for United since February, but Ten Hag is hopeful the left-back will return before next month’s international break.
“I think it’s probably [before the break] but I can’t say I'm 100 per cent sure,” Ten Hag said during his press conference on Tuesday. “The plan is just to be back before but as I say I can’t say this 100 per cent for sure. It could also be shortly after the break.”
Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are all still unavailable.
Ugarte starts, as he did in the big Carabao Cup win over Barnsley, and Marcus Rashford will also be desperate to impress after his return to the side, having been left out against Palace despite returning to goalscoring form.
Rasmus Hojlund is available again after injury, but Ten Hag could be cautious in bringing him back into the starting lineup.
Starting Man United XI: Onana; Mazraoiu, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Adam, Fernandez, Rashford, Zirkzee
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, De Ligt, Evans, Casemiro, Collyer, Mainoo, Mount, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Venue: Old Trafford
TV channel: TNT Sports
