WES BROWN’S PREDICTIONS
United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Lindelof; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Score: United 2-0 Real Sociedad
First scorer: Rasmus Hojlund
Man of the Match: Bruno Fernnades
Wes, who knew how to step it up for the big European nights, thinks Amorim will prioritise experience over youth on Thursday. He’s backing Victor Lindelof to start ahead of Ayden Heaven, and he’s elected a different midfield, too. With Ugarte having only recently returned to training, Wes thinks Bruno will slot into that deeper midfield role alongside Casemiro, with an exciting attacking trio of first-leg goalscorer Zirkzee, Garnacho and Hojlund.
Rasmus has been searching eagerly for the back of the net in recent games and made some excellent runs out in San Sebastian, and Wes predicts him to net United’s first goal in an excellent home victory. Let’s hope so!
WHAT RUBEN’S SAID
Keen for more insight before making your choices? Well, here’s the key team news lines from the boss to help you.
On team news: “Mason Mount is too soon. Leny [Yoro] is out. Harry Maguire cannot play this one. I hope to have him for Sunday.
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