Well we've seen what's happened to Casemiro. Furthermore, this back 4 is shaky as it is so I'm happy that Dubravka's not thrown into the deep end.
Imagine the plot twist if Dubravka starts in the PL.
Europa League Group E
Manchester United 0:1 Real Sociedad
Old Trafford
- Kick-off
- Thu, 8 September 2022 @ 8:00pm BST
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Imagine the plot twist if Dubravka starts in the PL.Eriksen when Ten Hag suggests resting him
Yeah, that is surprisingI like the look of that midfield. Glad Antony is playing aswell as he needs more minutes.
Fred and Erickson’s mutual son.We won't be playing for weeks so may aswell go strong nowHopefully the young lads get a run inReally like the look of that team bar the CB pairing but can see why ETH has rotated there
Someone brought up the point that the various events mourning her death this weekend will mean that there may not be enough police to deal with football matches in addition. I don't know if that's true, but that would make sense of it at least if so.Eriksen when Ten Hag suggests resting him
Eriksen when Ten Hag suggests resting him
Don’t get starting Eriksen tbh.Is Shaw getting frozen out? Ten Hag was a bit vague when asked about him.What's the story with Shaw? Injured?
Didn't train wednesday apparentlyFfs my line up predictions are always terrible. Only 7 correctUnderstandable to limit the amount of English players in these difficult times. Good management.
He’s absolutely key to our transition play. No one in the squad can do the job he doesOur second choice midfield is looking good.
Is Rashford injured?
Ah yes, that would be a valid reason! Probably the only reason too. Calling games off due to sentimentality or out of respect honestly seems ridiculous.
Got 9/11. Didn't think Dalot and Eriksen would start.Good lineup. Giving minutes to the squad and blooding some of the new signings. Wouldn’t have expected Eriksen to play but I guess he’s the only player really capable of making us tick.
Weeks?
But I assume he's playing higher up today so I'd imagine he won't have much to do with our build play.
Rookie mistake that. He was the player at the presser, so virtually guaranteed to start
Shaw, VDB and Martial didn't train yesterday
I imagine he’ll still be picking the ball up from deep positions. We’ll soon find out. Either way I think Bruno would be in more need of a rest. He’s been relentless these past few games
I wouldn't be surprised if Fred's the one who plays higher up. Either way I'm glad it's fun to follow and watch us play these days.
I wonder if it's going to be Eriksen deep and Fred more advanced.
So really it's a Eriksen-Casemiro midfield.really hoping to see youngsters in this game. Like the rotation at CB just to ensure no excess wear and tear for the martinez/varane partnership. Garnacho for me is a must this game more than seeing bruno/sancho. Plus want to see a couple youngsters elsewhere. Overall nice to see a decent amount of changes while keeping things smart.
It's not always true. Felt like since AWB was training after being absent he'd get the start.
Not sure why people thought he was nailed on to start a Europe game not even with a week training with the team.
I actually don't think calling them off out of respect or sentimentality is ridiculous (don't know if you were being sarcastic there or not). Personally, I think it's a positive thing that an entire country can come together in this way (I say that not being English). There seems to be a split of opinion on that thought, and the lack of available police is a reason that wouldn't split opinion in the same way.Seriously, who is Fredericson?So 6 changes to the starting 11
Out Varane, Martinez, Mctominay, Bruno, Sancho, Rashford
In Maguire, Lindelof, Fred, Casemiro, Ronaldo, Elanga
I think it was the last game (or the one before) when ETH said he had a small injuryHopefully Eriksen doesn't get run into the ground.Casemiro and Antony starting will give them some game time under their belts.Had hoped he would get a chance to see Dubravka but knew it was highly unlikely, will first get a go in League Cup is my prediction then after qualification in Europa- Status
Man of the Match
Runners-up
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28%
Christian Eriksen
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11%
Anthony Elanga
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10%
Tyrell Malacia
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4%
Diogo Dalot
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2%
Harry Maguire
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2%
Casemiro
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1%
David de Gea
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1%
Antony
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1%
Alejandro Garnacho
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1%
Charlie McNeill
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1%
Cristiano Ronaldo
Player Ratings
Total Average Rating
Highest Rated Player
Lowest Rated Player
Compiled from 216 ratings.
Score Predictions
249,7,24
- Man Utd win
- Real Sociedad win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 30% Man Utd 2:0 Real Sociedad
- 24% Man Utd 2:1 Real Sociedad
- 12% Man Utd 3:0 Real Sociedad
- 10% Man Utd 3:1 Real Sociedad
- 8% Man Utd 1:0 Real Sociedad
- 6% Man Utd 1:1 Real Sociedad
- 3% Man Utd 4:0 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 2:2 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 3:2 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 0:0 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 1:2 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 0:1 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 4:1 Real Sociedad
- 1% Man Utd 5:0 Real Sociedad
- 0% Man Utd 0:2 Real Sociedad
- 0% Man Utd 0:5 Real Sociedad
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Real Sociedad
- Possession
- 55% 45%
- Shots
- 15 8
- Shots on Target
- 3 3
- Corners
- 5 3
- Fouls
- 8 16
Referee
Marco Di Bello
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Charlie McNeill
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replaced by Lisandro Martinez
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replaced by Bruno Fernandes
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replaced by Jadon Sancho
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replaced by Alejandro Garnacho
