[Infra-red]

They're very like the Bilbao we lost to, aren't they?

A similar style, yes. Not surprising as Berizzo served under Bielsa as a player and an assistant. Decent article here on Celta's strengths, weaknesses and style of play:

Celta boss Eduardo Berizzo looked to compatriot Marcelo Biesla for inspiration and advice. His side will try and play like Bielsa’s Athletic Bilbao side which knocked United out of the 2011-12 Europa League, with a fast counter-attacking style using combative players who operate a zonal marking system defensively. Celta have already beaten Barcelona and Madrid at home this season - and been hammered 5-0 by Barça away.

Berizzo makes good use of his substitutes; he doesn’t have a settled starting XI and his formation usually resembles a 4-2-3-1.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-manchester-united-fcs-opponents-12980805

 

[red4ever 79]

Super nervous. I would not have made a good footballer that is for sure.

Nor me. Dont understand how people control their emotions especially if you are playing for the team you support

 

[Android1974]

10/11, had De Gea.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

The atmosphere in Vigo is rocking. Expecting a very tough game tonight.

I hope our fans make it a great atmosphere at OT. Something like the Chelsea one would be good.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Confirmed team news
Romero, Bailly, Pogba, Lingard, Blind, Rashford, Herrera, Mkhitaryan, Valencia, Fellaini, Darmian.

 

[Paxi]

 

[GM K]

Fellaini can play so not too much of an issue.

Dreading the Arsenal game after this more, think we will get a draw here.

Still watching the league?

I tuned off some games ago. Gave up completely on the top four race. It's like the team is cursed in that competition. No more crazy emotional roller-coasters for me.

Going to enjoy the rest of the Europa League though. I have a good feeling about it. Money is on United to lift the trophy.

 

[Mibabalou]

Why no ddg? I just don't get it.

 

[Wayne's World]

No De Gea again

 

[Android1974]

4-3-3 with Bailly, Darmian, Fellaini and Lingard.

 

[Inter Yer Nan]

I'd love to see a front four of Mata, Mkhi, Martial and Marcus.

MMMM...

 

[Infra-red]

Confirmed team news
Romero, Bailly, Pogba, Lingard, Blind, Rashford, Herrera, Mkhitaryan, Valencia, Fellaini, Darmian.

Romero

Valencia Bailly Blind Darmian

Fellaini Herrera Pogba

Lingard Rashford Mkhi

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United subs: De Gea, Mata, Rooney, Martial, Smalling, Carrick, Young.

 

[el3mel]

Missed Lingard and Romero but I think Lingard is an understandable choice for defensive efforts on the flank. Strange to start Romero over De Gea entering this part of the competition and with such a shaky defense.

Expect a boring game with a score draw hopefully.

 

[Carlsen19]

Romero's not put a foot wrong really, would have been incredibly harsh to drop him for this.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Why no ddg? I just don't get it.

He has played Romero in these games and he has done well.

 

[Damien]

Expected lineup.

 

[Summit]

Still watching the league?

I tuned off some games ago. Gave up completely on the top four race. It's like the team is cursed in that competition. No more crazy emotional roller-coasters for me.

Going to enjoy the rest of the Europa League though. I have a good feeling about it. Money is on United to lift the trophy.

Strange.

 

[eggwithsideburns]

Lingard and Fellaini

 

[Ban]

So again we need to explain Romero has been playing in all EL games.

 

[el3mel]

Martial and Mata on the bench. Should be a valuable subs if we're down which I hope not.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

United subs
United subs: De Gea, Mata, Rooney, Martial, Smalling, Carrick, Young.

That leaves Tuanzebe and Jones as the 19th and 20th men to miss out.

 

[Summit]

Romero's not put a foot wrong really, would have been incredibly harsh to drop him for this.

Ah well done

 

[el3mel]

Hope not starting David in such an important game doesn't cost us tbf.

 

[AndyJ1985]

No complaints with that team. So happy to see Pogba and Bailly back back.

 

[Ixion]

Oh god Romero

 

[An Irish Red]

Nothing ruins a teamsheet more than Fellaini.

 

[peridigm]

10/11, had De Gea.

same except I had Martial.

 

[Ban]

Oh god Romero

Oh god what?

 

[Pexbo]

Fair fecks to Mourinho for putting faith in Romero. He's got us this far and it would be harsh to drop him now. I expected him to be pragmatic and go for De Gea but sticking by Romero is a huge injection of confidence for the lad.

 

[red4ever 79]

11 out of 11. First time this season. Wo hoo. He was always gonna play Romero, and rightly so, guy hasnt put a foot wrong

 

[groovyalbert]

We really need Pogba and Herrera to be on top form tonight - this game will call for some top leadership in the middle.

 

[All 3 United]

How Lingard is starting is beyond me and not playing DDG is just bloody stupid. Reading into this Jose believes he can raise some cash selling DDG and buy a backup keeper to Romero, who may have done well against dross but his decision making is atrocious.

 

[Damien]

No Martial in squad.

On the bench.

 

[Attila]

Romero for De Gea. I hope we dont end up regretting that

 

[GM K]

I'm pretty optimistic about tonights game. As much as I think Celta is good, their defence isn't as strong as their offence in my opinion. So I guess the game will end 1-2. Goals from Rashford and Mata.

I think it will pretty much go the way we've been playing in the Europa so far. We'll play well away, miss good chances, throw away a lead and end up with a draw but we'll finish them off at home.

Ajax vs United final for me.

 

[red4ever 79]

Good line. Considering the injuries. Lingard is there for his work rate, and we need Miki to put a shift in to. Press them high up the pitch

 

[Ban]

How Lingard is starting is beyond me and not playing DDG is just bloody stupid. Reading into this Jose believes he can raise some cash selling DDG and buy a backup keeper to Romero, who may have done well against dross but his decision making is atrocious.

Do you remember any of his big mistakes. Also this doesn't mean we're selling DDG ffs.

 

[Pexbo]

Missed Lingard and Romero but I think Lingard is an understandable choice for defensive efforts on the flank. Strange to start Romero over De Gea entering this part of the competition and with such a shaky defense.

Expect a boring game with a score draw hopefully.

Whats shaky about it? Doesn't matter which partnership we have played this season they have been consistently solid.

 

[Mibabalou]

I know that Romero hasn't done anything wrong but DDG is top 3 keepers on earth. In must win games you play your best players.

I know Romero will do well but I'd of picked big Dave.

 

[red4ever 79]

Solid at both full backs position. Happy Bailly starts. Hoping Fellaini will be up for this after his madness at City