[Doracle]

Yeah once Wheatley went out on loan along with the possibility of Rashford leaving we should have registered Obi when the window closed

Rashford had already gone as well - the deadline for registering three new players was 6 Feb.

 

[croadyman]

Rashford had already gone as well - the deadline for registering three new players was 6 Feb.

Let's just say we didn’t plan ahead

 

[Insanity]

Will we have XI players to start this?

Zirkzee after he was almost dead playing 120+ in the last game?
Do we want Maz to start after playing 120+ in the last game?
How long can Dalot and Bruno go on before breaking down?

Onana
Yoro de Ligt Heaven
Dalot Ugarte Bruno Dorgu
Zirkzee Garnacho
Hojlund
​

Criminal limiting our attacking options in the January transfer window. Amateur hour from Berrada and co.

 

[DJ_21]

Must win game. I’d of said we can afford to draw here but our OT record is awful so we need the win here

 

[Xeque_279]

Zero confidence going into this. Have traditionally been given a hard time by spanish opposition in Europe, expecting nothing less this time around. They have lost their last games too, albeit to Madrid and Barca.
I think we'll see this:

Onana
Maz - De Ligt - Yoro
Dalot - Ugarte - Bruno - Dorgu
Zirkzee - Garna
Hojlund
​

Really hope we see last seasons Europe Hojlund, we don't even have Obi to call out on the bench. Also hope Amorim goes with a full bench, no harm having some attacking talent from the youth on there.

 

[red_de_pologne]

Zero confidence going into this. Have traditionally been given a hard time by spanish opposition in Europe, expecting nothing less this time around. They have lost their last games too, albeit to Madrid and Barca.
I think we'll see this:

Onana
Maz - De Ligt - Yoro
Dalot - Ugarte - Bruno - Dorgu
Zirkzee - Garna
Hojlund
​

Really hope we see last seasons Europe Hojlund, we don't even have Obi to call out on the bench. Also hope Amorim goes with a full bench, no harm having some attacking talent from the youth on there.

So you know Obi is ineligible but you think we have some other youth attackers available?

 

[SparcMac]

Sociedad has just regained their form, we barely have fit 11 on put on. This is very grim.

 

[nojcarter]

Not got enough for a full 12 on the bench by my count, guessing the line-up. ManUtd.com have Louis Jackson listed as available but he's on loan I thought?

André Onana
Patrick Dorgu
Noussair Mazraoui
Matthijs de Ligt
Leny Yoro
Diogo Dalot
Bruno Fernandes
Manuel Ugarte
Rasmus Højlund
Joshua Zirkzee
Alejandro Garnacho

Bench

Dermot Mee
Victor Lindelöf
Harry Amass
Habeeb Ogunneye
Ayden Heaven
Christian Eriksen
Casemiro
Jack Fletcher
Jayce Fitzgerald

 

[V.O.]

So you know Obi is ineligible but you think we have some other youth attackers available?

Obi is ineligible because he hasn't been at the club for more than two years. Presumably there are other academy attacking players who have been.

 

[RuudTom83]

Such a paper thin squad at the moment, plus 120+ minutes on Sunday.

Makes this match incredibly hard.

Not sure what United can do differently or change tactically tbh. Just field the 11 players that have recovered the most and hope for the best.

 

[always_hoping]

Must win game. I’d of said we can afford to draw here but our OT record is awful so we need the win here

I'd gladly take a draw if offered now and while nervy and anxious Old Trafford is no advantage to United this season you never know it might be another draw and shootout but keep Lindelof off any penalties.

 

[Infra-red]

All the remaining teams in the Europa League would fancy their chances against us, but Real Sociedad is definitely one of the sides who you'd expect to comfortably beat United. They are just a better side than us and should be favourites to progress. We can only hope that the 'Manchester United' name might have a bit of a negative psychological impact on them (as might 70k+ at Old Trafford next week).

 

[Insanity]

All the remaining teams in the Europa League would fancy their chances against us, but Real Sociedad is definitely one of the sides who you'd expect to comfortably beat United. They are just a better side than us and should be favourites to progress. We can only hope that the 'Manchester United' name might have a bit of a negative psychological impact on them (as might 70k+ at Old Trafford next week).

We have been really shit at OT under Amorim. I don't think we have beaten any half decent team at OT since he arrived.

 

[LDUred]

We cannot play an out-of-form Hojlund in a game this important. Just play Garnacho as a false nine.

He can draw the centre backs forward and open up gaps in behind for the likes of Dorgu. Drop off him too much, he can turn and run with the ball.

I know our options are limited but we cannot keep playing games with 10 men.

 

[stu_1992]

Big pressure game now. The only games that really matter for the rest of the season now are the Europa League games. Let's hope there's more to come than just the next couple of weeks.

 

[red_de_pologne]

All the remaining teams in the Europa League would fancy their chances against us, but Real Sociedad is definitely one of the sides who you'd expect to comfortably beat United. They are just a better side than us and should be favourites to progress. We can only hope that the 'Manchester United' name might have a bit of a negative psychological impact on them (as might 70k+ at Old Trafford next week).

They've scored 23 goals in the league this season, so a similar problem to us - can't score. They were in the middle of the EL table, had to play a qualifier. Without the injuries I'd expect us to beat them, right now I expect an even game.

 

[always_hoping]

Sociedad has just regained their form, we barely have fit 11 on put on. This is very grim.

United bit is true not so much on Sociedad as their last 10 La Liga games they won 2,drew 1 and lost 7.

 

[FerociousCorgis]

cant imagine our fitness is gonna be great in this game. If Sociedad come out with intensity would expect them to just run thru us at this point. The amount of players who are probably tired going into this game and will have to put in another full 90 is gonna be sad to see. Plus the bench is going to be even weaker than before with obi not available. Only good news is dorgu got a slight rest i guess.

 

[AdamColeBebe]

Could be our last game in Europe for a very long time

 

[red_de_pologne]

Could be our last game in Europe for a very long time

A week to be exact.

 

[Sassy Colin]

A week to be exact.

 

[Sassy Colin]

Is Maguire injured then?

 

[Leftback99]

This will be grim.

 

[Frank Grimes]

2-0 defeat.

 

[madzo2007]

A week to be exact.

168 hours, that makes it feel longer, or to make it feel even longer its 21 working days (if you use the average 8 hour day)

 

[Adz_99]

We're still unbeaten in Europe and Sociedad are nothing special.

I predict a Man United in Europe special. 2-0 lead blown, 2 all final score.

 

[Hugh Jass]

A week to be exact.

 

[TrailMonkey]

I have a funny feeling we’ll nick this by a goal or two. No idea on the scorer(s) - OG is probably favourite.

 

[Cee90]

Massive game this.

 

[Red00012]

Not got enough for a full 12 on the bench by my count, guessing the line-up. ManUtd.com have Louis Jackson listed as available but he's on loan I thought?

André Onana
Patrick Dorgu
Noussair Mazraoui
Matthijs de Ligt
Leny Yoro
Diogo Dalot
Bruno Fernandes
Manuel Ugarte
Rasmus Højlund
Joshua Zirkzee
Alejandro Garnacho

Bench

Dermot Mee
Victor Lindelöf
Harry Amass
Habeeb Ogunneye
Ayden Heaven
Christian Eriksen
Casemiro
Jack Fletcher
Jayce Fitzgerald

Dermot mee is injured as far as I know

 

[Red00012]

Obi is ineligible because he hasn't been at the club for more than two years. Presumably there are other academy attacking players who have been.

We haven’t named any other striker in the squad . It’s Hojlund , Zirkzee and Wheatley who is injured on loan

 

[VivaRonaldo85]

Zero confidence going into this. Have traditionally been given a hard time by spanish opposition in Europe, expecting nothing less this time around. They have lost their last games too, albeit to Madrid and Barca.
I think we'll see this:

Onana
Maz - De Ligt - Yoro
Dalot - Ugarte - Bruno - Dorgu
Zirkzee - Garna
Hojlund
​

Really hope we see last seasons Europe Hojlund, we don't even have Obi to call out on the bench. Also hope Amorim goes with a full bench, no harm having some attacking talent from the youth on there.

That’s about the sum of the only team we can put out that might be able to nick a result. Shocking really.

 

[DRJosh]

Our first of 2 final games in Europe this season. Let’s get knocked out respectably. Don’t want to be on the receiving end of an Arsenal type thrashing - let’s save that for Sunday.

 

[Xeque_279]

So you know Obi is ineligible but you think we have some other youth attackers available?

Youth players at the club who have been there for more than 2 years can be added to the B-List before the game. Obi has not which is why he is ineligible.

 

[Bole Top]

they barely score regardless of opponent and have one of the worst attacks in La Liga. plus, they have 6 losses in their last 9 league games. even Midtjylland managed to score 3 against them. if this ends as easy loss, it's entirely on Amorim.

 

[ThanksBoss26]

Not got enough for a full 12 on the bench by my count, guessing the line-up. ManUtd.com have Louis Jackson listed as available but he's on loan I thought?

André Onana
Patrick Dorgu
Noussair Mazraoui
Matthijs de Ligt
Leny Yoro
Diogo Dalot
Bruno Fernandes
Manuel Ugarte
Rasmus Højlund
Joshua Zirkzee
Alejandro Garnacho

Bench

Dermot Mee
Victor Lindelöf
Harry Amass
Habeeb Ogunneye
Ayden Heaven
Christian Eriksen
Casemiro
Jack Fletcher
Jayce Fitzgerald

You’re right - Jackson is on loan at Tranmere.

 

[pocco]

they barely score regardless of opponent and have one of the worst attacks in La Liga. plus, they have 6 losses in their last 9 league games. even Midtjylland managed to score 3 against them. if this ends as easy loss, it's entirely on Amorim.

The players aren’t a factor? Given they’re…you know, the ones out there actually playing the game.

 

[DonBecks]

they barely score regardless of opponent and have one of the worst attacks in La Liga. plus, they have 6 losses in their last 9 league games. even Midtjylland managed to score 3 against them. if this ends as easy loss, it's entirely on Amorim.

What exactly have this group of players shown you that would absolve them of any blame should we not turn up?

Saying a loss would be entirely on Amorim before a ball has even been kicked would be crazy at any time, never mind when we have proof that this group aren't exactly up to it.

 

[Northstand]

Is Maguire injured then?

Has anyone answered this? News to me, if so.

 

[Insanity]

Has anyone answered this? News to me, if so.

He went off injured in the last game.

We should get news of his availability in the press conference.