Monday, December 23, 2024

Villarreal Vs Manchester United: (Europa League Final Match Preview, Team News, Injury, Kick-off)

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Manchester United and Villarreal face off in the 2020-21 Europa League final today, MySportDab reports. 

Manchester United reached the Europa League final after winning their semi final against AS Roma 8-5 on aggregate.

The Red Devils won the first leg 6-2 at Old Trafford but lost the second leg 3-2 in Italy.

Meanwhile, Villarreal got past Arsenal in a tight match to reach the final.

Villarreal won the first leg 2-1 against Arsenal and played out a 0-0 draw in the 2nd leg at the Emirates.

Coach Unai Emery got the better of his previous employers to reach the final.

Team News

For Manchester United, they have a tough decision to make about Starting Captain Harry Maguire in the final.

If Maguire still can’t play today, Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a tough decision to make abour who starts alongside Victor Lindelof at centre-back.

The Goalkeeper for today’s match remains uncertain and it is a crucial part for Manchester United.

United are hoping to win their first trophy under Solskjaer since 2017.

How could Manchester United start against Villarreal?

Goalkeeper – De Gea

David De Gea has a 70% chance of starting the Europa League final ahead of Dean Henderson.

De Gea has more experience at this top level and Solskjaer is more likely to start him.

Defence – Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly

Shaw and Wan-Bissaka will definitely start for Manchester United tonight.

However, Bailly playing alongside Lindeof is defence is more likely than Axel Tuanzebe being played for a match final.

Manchester United will miss the presence of Captain Harry Maguire today.

Midfield – Scott McTominay, Pogba

Scott McTominay and Fred have started frequently for Manchester United in the Premier League.

However, Scott McTominay and Pogba are the preferred candidates to start in the final tonight.

Attack – Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood, Cavani

Marcus Rashford is expected to start for Manchester United on the left, and youngster Mason Greenwood on the right wing.

Bruno Fernandes will play in his No.10 role and Edinson Cavani leads the Manchester United attack.

Manchester United Likely XI Vs Villarreal:

De Gea, Bailly, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Scott, Pogba, Greenwood, Rashford, Fernandes, Cavani.

Villarreal Vs Manchester United Kick-off?

The Europa League final starts at 9pm GMT Tonight do not miss the match.

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