Manchester United XI vs West Ham: Europa League Final Preparations

Ruben Amorim is strategically managing his squad as Manchester United gears up to face West Ham in the Premier League, with one eye firmly set on the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao on May 21.

In an effort to maintain player sharpness, Amorim emphasized the importance of game time, stating, “They will play because sometimes it’s better to play.” However, he also highlighted the need to protect key players from potential injuries, particularly Bruno Fernandes, who remains a crucial asset for the team.

Amad Diallo will feature prominently in the starting lineup, stepping in to bolster a defense that has been reshuffled due to Matthijs de Ligt’s injury. Luke Shaw, Noussair Mazraoui, and leny Yoro will form the defensive line, with Harry Amass taking up a wing-back role.

The team will also see the return of Tyler Fredricson and Chido Obi, with the latter likely to make an impact off the bench after being ineligible for the Europa League. However, Toby Collyer and Ayden Heaven face late fitness assessments, while Lisandro Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee, and Diogo Dalot remain sidelined due to various injuries.

Manchester United’s starting XI for the match includes Bayindir, Shaw, Mazraoui, Yoro, Amass, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mount, Fernandes, Amad, and Hojlund, with a strong bench comprising players like Lindelof, Maguire, and Eriksen.

As the team prepares to take on West Ham at Old Trafford, the absence of key players like De Ligt, Martinez, Zirkzee, and Dalot will undoubtedly test Manchester United’s depth and resilience.

In conclusion, Manchester United’s lineup adjustments and injury concerns highlight the delicate balance between squad rotation and player fitness management as they navigate through the final stages of the Premier League and Europa League campaigns.

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