After much speculation about the list of players participating in the Europa League final against Tottenham at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, captain Ruben Amorim has finalized the registration of 26 players. There were not too many surprises when the list was announced on the Man United homepage.
Goalkeeper
Altay Bayindir Tom Heaton Dermot Mee Andre Onana
Defender
Harry Amass Patrick Dorgu Diogo Dalot Jonny Evans Tyler Fredricson Aiden Heaven Victor Lindelof Harry Maguire Noussair Mazraoui Luke Shaw Leny Yoro
Midfielder
Casemiro Toby Collyer Christian Eriksen Bruno Fernandes Kobbie Mainoo Mason Mount Manuel Ugarte
Striker
Amad Diallo Alejandro Garnacho Rasmus Hojlund Joshua Zirkzee
Looking at the above registration list, it can be seen that Man United has almost the strongest force, only missing a few positions in defense. However, these are not new shortcomings, in fact they have existed for a long time.
Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez are not present. Of these two central defenders, Martinez has long been out of the team's squad for the Europa League knockout round due to an ACL injury. Meanwhile, De Ligt thought he could return but was eventually absent.
Fortunately for Ruben Amorim, Harry Maguire is in good form. The biggest concern for the defense right now is whether Leny Yoro can start or play with what percentage of form?
With four attackers, only Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are fit enough to start. Amad Diallo has just returned from injury, and has also been used by Ruben Amorim in recent matches but for very limited time. Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee could only return to "beautify the squad" as the Dutch striker has not shown any signs of being able to play at his best.
It is not ruled out that Ruben Amorim will still arrange a 3-man attack with Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund. Amad Diallo could come in after needed or need a breakthrough to find a goal. If he plays for more than 90 minutes, Joshua Zirkzee will be considered.
In the midfield, in addition to the solid position of Casemiro, all the remaining variable the chosen probability. Among these, the person who left the most impression was Mason Mount when he scored a beautiful brace in the semi -final second leg against Athletic Bilbao. The British star is expected to be Amorim's troops when the game needs a breakthrough in the middle.
Other stars such as Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen are likely to be selected but are barely playing. Eriksen has aged, lost the ability to compete in one hand and often lost his fitness very early. Meanwhile, reality has proven that only when he comes on as a substitute does Mainoo make a breakthrough. It is very rare for him to start and become a hero.
