Confirmed United XI vs Athletic Club: Amorim makes sweeping changes to his side, two more youngsters set to make debuts

Manchester United are at full strength for tonight’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Club despite holding a three-goal advantage after a superb performance in Bilbao.

Andre Onana returns as goalkeeper after being rested at the weekend, with Altay Bayindir dropping to the bench.

Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are the centre backs in Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.

Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu are the wing backs.

Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte will once again form the midfield pivot.

Up front, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho will support centre forward Rasmus Hojlund.

Joining Bayindir on the bench are Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw, Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson, Jaydan Kamason, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Amad and Bendito Mantato.

Kamason and Mantato will be making their United debuts if they take to the pitch tonight.

Ayden Heaven, Matthijs de Ligt, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Toby Collyer and Joshua Zirkzee are all injured.

Chido Obi is not registered to play in the competition.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 8pm.

📋❤️‍🔥 Introducing your Reds squad for tonight’s huge game…

“UNITED! UNITED! UNITED!” 🗣️💯#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 8, 2025

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