By Kabiru Abdulrauf
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his squad for the highly anticipated Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon on Thursday night. The Red Devils will be hoping to secure a strong result in France to take back to Old Trafford for the second leg.
United remain unbeaten in the competition under Amorim’s leadership, and the squad for the clash includes a blend of experienced internationals and promising academy stars. Notably, four academy talents have been included in the 23-man squad, signaling a continued focus on youth development.
The squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Bayindir, Heaton, Onana
Defenders: Amass, Dalot, Dorgu, Kamason, Kukonki, Lindelof, Maguire, Mazraoui, Shaw, Yoro
Midfielders: Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Mainoo, Moorhouse, Mount, Ugarte
Forwards: Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee
Amorim will be looking to his key players, including Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and the in-form Alejandro Garnacho, to lead the charge as Manchester United aims to make a statement on the European stage. With the first leg in Lyon set to be a crucial encounter, United’s objective is clear: return to England with a favorable result to build on in the second leg.
Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the team handles the challenge against the Ligue 1 side, with the prospect of advancing to the semi-finals now firmly within reach.