Europa League Group E

Manchester United 0:1 Real Sociedad

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    High chances Dalot starts considering he was at the press conference alongside Ten Hag?
     
    Redderp said:
    I’m pretty sure it matters a lot. As i understand it getting first in groups means you skip a round. The runners up in groups have to play an extra game against the third places in the CL groups. So not only do you enter later in the knockout phase, but you also get to play the last game at home. So you get advantages until you reach the quarter finals.

    Correct me if i’m wrong, but getting first in groups is huge.
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    I checked and no one seemed to get a pass for one round so doesn't seem like it.

    Maybe they changed it recently.
     
    Redderp said:
    I’m pretty sure it matters a lot. As i understand it getting first in groups means you skip a round. The runners up in groups have to play an extra game against the third places in the CL groups. So not only do you enter later in the knockout phase, but you also get to play the last game at home. So you get advantages until you reach the quarter finals.

    Correct me if i’m wrong, but getting first in groups is huge.
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    First time I hear that.
     
    Red the Bear said:
    I checked and no one seemed to get a pass for one round so doesn't seem like it.

    Maybe they changed it recently.
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    I think they changed it last season when they also introduced the conference league. I think it’s to incentivize getting first place in groups, sorta like how you also get CL if you win EL. More reason to not coast in the EL matches and to award teams that take the competition seriously.
     
    DeGea
    Dalot - Lindelof - Maguire - Shaw
    Casemiro - Fred
    Antony - Bruno - Rashford
    Ronaldo

    Subs: Sancho - van de Beek - McTominay​
     
    Redderp said:
    I think they changed it last season when they also introduced the conference league. I think it’s to incentivize getting first place in groups, sorta like how you also get CL if you win EL. More reason to not coast in the EL matches and to award teams that take the competition seriously.
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    Yeah, you're right in which case let's hope we do get first.
     
    kundalini said:
    Next day after a match you'd normally see players who started either doing recovery or very light training, while subs and not involved train more seriously.

    No sign of Shaw, Martial, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek in Monday's training pics or video.

    Zidane Iqbal and Garnacho were training with Ronaldo, Fred, Casemiro, Lindelof, Elanga, Maguire.

    Jones and Brandon Williams are not on United's A list for the Europa League group stage due to the timeframes of their respective injuries. Pellistri and Tuanzebe are included so could feature when fit.
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    No sign of Shaw, Martial or Van de Beek in Wednesday's training, according to article (+ video) on official website. I think you can reasonably assume they will miss Thursday's match as they didn't train with the group on Monday either.

    Zidane Iqbal and Garnacho again training with first team group. Also Mainoo, Fredricson and McNeil.

    My guess would be a largely rotated team but with PL starters filling in for the missing Shaw and Van de Beek and Antony getting another start. Not sure about keeper. I expect Iqbal and Garnacho to be on the bench, with a reasonable chance of getting mins.
     
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    For all the reasons discussed already here, it's important to start a strong squad and get the home win over the toughest opponent in this group. When it comes to rest, I always think of midfielders first as they do the most work on the pitch. Eriksen clearly needs to sit this one out. So Fred on for Eriksen and Casemiro on for McTominay. I'd stick with Bruno. Assume Martinez is out so Maguire. And yeah, Shaw for Malacia.
     
    lex talionis said:
    For all the reasons discussed already here, it's important to start a strong squad and get the home win over the toughest opponent in this group. When it comes to rest, I always think of midfielders first as they do the most work on the pitch. Eriksen clearly needs to sit this one out. So Fred on for Eriksen and Casemiro on for McTominay. I'd stick with Bruno. Assume Martinez is out so Maguire. And yeah, Shaw for Malacia.
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    Martinez was in training today. But ye id leave him out for this one. I’d go with Elanga, Bruno, Antony and Ronaldo as the front 4. Antony needs more minutes so maybe give him 60 mins then sub him of. Agree that eriksen needs a rest and Casemiro needs minutes so he should 100% start.
     
    Telsim said:
    High chances Dalot starts considering he was at the press conference alongside Ten Hag?
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    Amount of times I used to see Herrera go to press conferences with Van Gaal and Mourinho and not even be in the squad. Sometimes it's just someone who's not remotely controversial and good with media.
     
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    Wanted to say it'll be Januzaj back at Old Trafford again just like 2 seasons ago but he actually joined Sevilla last Wednesday from Sociedad.
     
    Gator Nate said:
    DeGea
    Dalot - Lindelof - Maguire - Shaw
    Casemiro - Fred
    Antony - Bruno - Rashford
    Ronaldo

    Subs: Sancho - van de Beek - McTominay​
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    That's a good lineup, would like to see Iqbal for Bruno but I reckon DVB will probably start.
     
    Ten Hag's first real test

    Kidding aside I don't get people writing this off. Top 4 is absolutely not guaranteed and we really should be able to win this cup.

    De Gea
    Dalot Martinez Lindelof Malacia
    Casemiro Fred
    Bruno
    Antony Ronaldo Sancho
     
    Ibi Dreams said:
    Ten Hag's first real test

    Kidding aside I don't get people writing this off. Top 4 is absolutely not guaranteed and we really should be able to win this cup.

    De Gea
    Dalot Martinez Lindelof Malacia
    Casemiro Fred
    Bruno
    Antony Ronaldo Sancho
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    Need to play the no.2 goalkeeper.
     
    —————Dubravka
    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw

    —————-Casemiro
    ———-    Iqbal————Fred

    Elanga ——————— Garnacho
    ———————CR7
     
    Ole'sattheWheel said:
    —————Dubravka
    AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw

    —————-Casemiro
    ———-    Iqbal————Fred

    Elanga ——————— Garnacho
    ———————CR7
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    That would be my preferred lineup too.ETH will probably put mctom in for Zidane though.
     
    I expect to see:

    Dubravka
    Dalot Maguire Martinez Shaw

    Casemiro Fred
    DVB

    Antony Elanga
    Ronaldo

    I want to see Iqbal and Garnacho
     
    I say play strongest team. Winning this competition is much easier than winning the prem and provides a CL berth.
     
    Real Sociedad means Royal Society apparently
     
    red_de_pologne said:
    My prediction

    DDG
    AWB Maguire Martinez Malacia
    Casemiro
    Fred Bruno
    Antony Ronaldo Elanga​
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    I agree. Don't think Ten Hag will want to risk a really bad result, but rests for Dalot (young but we don't trust his backup), Eriksen, Varane, Sancho and Rashford make sense.

    The 4th place team in the group finished 7th in Cyprus last year so that should be 2 games we can play an entirely 2nd XI and win, so it's really just 4 extra games (presume Sheriff are dangerous after their win vs Madrid last year) and if we finish 2nd to Sociedad in the group, which is probably only slightly less likely than us winning it, that's 2 tough extra games against a 3rd place CL team (right now that's Liverpool/Napoli/Ajax, Brugge, Inter, Marseille/Frankfurt, Salzburg, Leipzig, Sevilla and Benfica/Juve so odds are a tough matchup.

    Could also split the difference a bit and use Sancho or Antony for a half each.
     
    Ibi Dreams said:
    Ten Hag's first real test

    Kidding aside I don't get people writing this off. Top 4 is absolutely not guaranteed and we really should be able to win this cup.

    De Gea
    Dalot Martinez Lindelof Malacia
    Casemiro Fred
    Bruno
    Antony Ronaldo Sancho
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    Agreed!

    This is probably the team I would put out too.

    I love that I'm excited for match days again.
     
    There’s an article in the guardian about a Martin Zubimendi who’s at Real Sociedad - apparently a player who closely resembles Xabi Alonso.

    Any regular La Liga viewers have any opinion on him?
     
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    ERIK'S MATCHDAY Q&A IN FULL



    Firstly Erik is there any team news and can we expect to see Anthony Martial back?

    "No, Martial is not back. He’s progressing which we’re happy with, but he’s not ready to come in the games."

    Four wins in a row – what do you think has changed in those matches and how pleased have you been with the performances and results?

    "We are progressing but that is already behind us, we must look forward to the next game. And we are looking forward to it."

    It’s matchday one of six, so it’s not as pressurised as a knockout game, but nevertheless how important is it to make a big impact in the first game?

    "Huge because as you said it’s the first game in the group stage. We want to win every game and in the group stage we have to get into the top two [positions] to get to the next stages. So the first win is really important."

    You’ve had lots of experience in Europe – do you enjoy European games?

    "Always. European nights are always special. It’s great to compete with good clubs from different clubs with different styles and systems. I’m really looking forward to it."

    What kind of game do you expect when you go up against a team from La Liga?

    "Spanish football is always really skilful and technical and you see the great abilities of the players. You have to be aware of that and make a good plan to fight them and to win that game."

    You mentioned about the different teams and styles you face in Europe - how much do you look forward to that challenge and how much does it help the team to face those different tests?

    "It’s always good for the development of the team to face different systems and styles and to find answers and solutions. We come into Europe now and into the next phase of the season and it will help us as a team and we will get better from it and improve."

    What is the next test for your players? Their effort and attitudes are very good, they’re starting games better, they’re scoring nice team goals, they’re tougher to score against – what do you want to see next?

    "There is still a lot to work on. You see that in the games and the results are good because we are hard to beat in this moment and we must keep that going. That attitude as a team and supporting each other is really important to be successful, but of course when you see the games you can see we can improve a lot still in all moments – possession, building up play into attack and into the final third, from the transition, defending the pressing… there is still a lot to do. But from game to game we will improve, I’m sure of that."
     
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Lisandro Martinez image Lisandro Martinez 36% of 212 votes

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249,7,24
  • Man Utd win
  • Real Sociedad win
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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
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  1. Man Utd
  2. Real Sociedad
Possession
55% 45%
Shots
15 8
Shots on Target
3 3
Corners
5 3
Fouls
8 16

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Marco Di Bello

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