How Man Utd could line up for Europa League opener against Real Sociedad with Cristiano Ronaldo set to return to team
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to ring the changes for tomorrow’s Europa League opener against Real Sociedad.
And Erik ten Hag could axe up to TEN stars as he looks to rotate his confident team.
The Red Devils are enjoying an upturn in form after a disastrous start to the new season.
Sunday’s 3-1 win over Arsenal was their fourth successive victory in the Premier League.
And Ten Hag will be hoping to keep the good times rolling as United kick off their continental campaign against Sociedad.
But with numerous players pushing for starts, there could just be one player retaining their side in tomorrow’s XI.
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Starting in goal, ex-Newcastle ace Martin Dubravka could come in ahead of David De Gea for his debut.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw are set to replace Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia on the defensive flanks.
It should also see Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof come in for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez at centre-back.
As for midfield, Casemiro is nailed on for his first start ahead of Scott McTominay.
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Fred and Donny van de Beek could also play ahead of Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes.
In attack, Anthony Elanga and Cristiano Ronaldo are pushing to oust Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho from the side.
And with Anthony Martial still nursing an injury, it means Antony is likely to be the only survivor from Arsenal after netting on his debut.
However, Ten Hag may think changing almost his entire team could disrupt the cohesion he’s been building over the past few weeks.
And instead, the Dutchman could prefer to make just five or six changes to his side.