da bwin： Erik ten Hag is missing key personnel for the Red Devils' crucial Europa League clash in Spain, but his squad has enough talent to see them through
da leao： Manchester United may have been lifted by the return of Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw, but they are still ravaged by injuries and suspension for Thursday's massive Europa League quarter-final second leg against Sevilla.
Lisandro Martinez is out for the season after fracturing his metatarsal in the first leg, while Raphael Varane did not travel to the south of Spain after hurting his ankle in the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
Scott McTominay is also out injured, and worst of all is the absence of Bruno Fernandes due to suspension.
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The Portugal international has played 49 of United's 51 matches this season, and has been one of Erik ten Hag's most consistent players, bouncing back from a poor display at Anfield last month to prove his worth to the team both as a deep-lying midfielder and in attack.
So how do they replace Fernandes, and which, if any, of the returning players come back into the line up?
GOAL has come up with a solution to Ten Hag's selection nightmare and picked a team that can cope with the pressure of a bouncing Sanchez Pizjuan, ensuring they leave Spain as semi-finalists…
GettyGK: David de Gea
There is no question that De Gea is United's No 1, even with his limitations when it comes to using his feet and passing out from the back.
Although Real Betis and Newcastle have put this facet of the game to the test recently, De Gea has not directly conceded a goal due to his kicking for some time and he has been in good form lately.
He performed well in his last trip to Seville in the second leg against Betis, and his ability to make jaw-dropping saves is likely to come in handy in a finely balanced game such as this.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The former Crystal Palace man has been in excellent form for most of 2023, and United are much more solid when he is on the pitch.
He might not offer the attacking threat of Diogo Dalot, but he gives the team much more security, and that is what is needed in a match when United could have their backs against the wall for some time.
GettyCB: Victor Lindelof
The Swede made his first start in two months against Nottingham Forest, but his smooth performance suggested Ten Hag should make more use of him.
He was confident on the ball and calm under pressure. Everything Harry Maguire was not.
He's obviously not on the level of Varane or Martinez, but he can do a job when called upon, and this is a night for him to again demonstrate he is worth keeping around.
(C)Getty ImagesCB: Luke Shaw
Ten Hag has used Shaw at centre-back on a few occasions this season and he has done well each time.
And with Maguire struggling in the late stages of the first leg and looking very shaky in the first half against Forest, it's time to make the most of Shaw's versatility again.
Even though it's not his natural position, Shaw is more reliable at the moment at centre-back than Maguire.
Sevilla showed last week how quickly they can punish any mistakes and Maguire often has one in him. Why take the risk when Shaw offers a better alternative?