Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has one major advantage over his predecessor Erik ten Hag- a much closer to full fitness squad. Right now, as the festive period approaches, this is the healthiest the United roster has been this season. This gives Amorim a chance to do some squad rotation on Thursday in the Europa League against Viktoria Plzen, and below is what we think that looks like.
Manchester United at Viktoria Plzen FYIs
Kick: Thurs. Dec 12, 5:45pm, Doosan Arena
Competition: UEFA Europa League Matchday 6 of 8
Man United Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
UEL Standings, Form: Man United 12th 9pts +3 GD DDDWW Viktoria Plzen 13th 9 pts +2 GD DDDWW
In picking our lineup, we continue the trend of Marcus Rashford not starting. It’s clear his role at the club is diminishing by the week, and one has to wonder if he’ll back next season. It’s not fair to totally pick on him though, as none of the players in attack are very productive or efficient.
Still, with a void in the goal-scoring department, someone needs to step up, and Rashford is blowing his chance.
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Viktoria Plzen
Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt, Lucha Martinez; Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, Kobbie Mainoo, Diogo Dalot; Mason Mount, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund
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