Real Sociedad vs Man Utd: Europa League team news, predicted lineup, kick-off time | Football

Manchester United will be without Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte for tonight’s Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.

After crashing out of the FA Cup on Sunday against Fulham, the Europa League is United’s last chance to salvage some silverware from a disastrous season.

Maguire was replaced just before extra-time by Ayden Heaven with the centre-half absent from training this week.

The England international was not named in the group that travelled to Spain on Wednesday – a squad that included just 15 outfield players – with Ugarte also missing out with an unspecified knock.

United are already suffering from injury problems across the pitch but Maguire and Ugarte’s knocks are believed to be small issues with Ruben Amorim explaining this week he did not want to take any risks with the pair.

The United squad will be bolstered by the return of Toby Collyer but issues elsewhere remain.

United are already without Lisandro Martinez for the rest of the season with Jonny Evans also still sidelined with injury.

Kobbie Mainoo meanwhile is not expected to return until after the March international break with Luke Shaw and Mason Mount also still unavailable.

Chido Obi will not be involved tonight despite being fit. Rasmus Hojlund has now gone 18 games without scoring, bereft of confidence and perhaps needing to be taken out of the firing line.

Obi produced United’s best chance to win the game late on against Fulham, denied by a wonder save from Bernd Leno.

He will not be an option tonight however, ineligible having not been included in United’s revised Europa League squad.

Rasmus Hojlund has now gone 18 games without scoring, bereft of confidence and perhaps needing to be taken out of the firing line.

But will no other real options, the Dane could keep his place. Despite scoring just twice in the Premier League this season, Hojlund has bagged five in eight games in this competition.

Predicted Man Utd XI to face Real Sociedad

Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Yoro, Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu, Zirkzee, Garnacho, Hojlund

Where to watch Man Utd vs Real Sociedad? Kick-off time and TV channel

Man Utd vs Real Sociedad kicks off at 5:45pm on Thursday 6 March.

Live coverage is available on TNT Sports 1 and to stream on the Discovery+ app.

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