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Manchester United will later tonight seek redemption in their Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen at the Doosan Arena, Czechia.
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United will aim to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League Match-Day 6 fixture. The Red Devils have struggled with consistency this season, but remain unbeaten in the Europa League heading into this first ever competitive meeting between both sides.
Viktoria Plzen, meanwhile, boast an identical Europa League record to Manchester United, with three draws followed by two wins. The Czech side has conceded seven goals, matching Manchester United’s tally, but has scored one fewer.
Viktoria Plzen’s injury woes continue to mount, with several key players ruled out. Svetozar Markovic’s early substitution in the weekend win over Karvina has added to Miroslav Koubek’s concerns. Strikers Prince Adu, Christophe Kabongo, and Rafiu Durosinmi are all expected to miss the midweek clash. Jan Sykora and Matej Valenta are also doubtful, leaving Koubek with a selection headache.
Viktoria Plzen predicted lineup vs Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Jedlicka; Dweh, Hejda, Jemelka; Cadu, Cerv, Kalvach, Souare; Jirka, Sulc; Vydra.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have been boosted by the news that no new injuries were sustained during the weekend defeat to Nottingham Forest. Ruben Amorim is likely to ring the changes, with several players vying for a starting berth. The Red Devils are currently without three defenders: Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Luke Shaw. However, the trio could return to action in the coming weeks.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Viktoria Plzen (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
The match against Viktoria Plzen presents an opportunity for Manchester United to regain momentum and boost their chances of advancing in the Europa League, although It remains incredibly difficult to predict what form of Man United we will witness ahead of any given match but the Red Devils are undoubtedly favourites heading to Plzen.
