Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with rivals Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon, making a number of changes.
16.02.2023 - 00:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will be looking to draw first blood when they face Barcelona in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie at the Camp Nou on Thursday evening.
United, who were beaten 3-0 on their last visit to the Camp Nou back in April 2019, lock horns with the Spanish giants after failing to win their Europa League group earlier this season. They finished second in Group E, missing out on top spot to Real Sociedad on goal difference, meaning they must make it through this play-off round to reach the last-16.
Manager Erik ten Hag is currently fighting an unwanted injury crisis, particularly in midfield, with the number of casualties having increased in recent weeks.
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Here is the latest information on United's injured players:
Scott McTominay
The midfielder has missed each of United's last four matches with a muscular injury and has not recovered in time to be included in the squad that has travelled to Spain. The Scotland international, who has scored once in the Europa League this season, has not played since the 3-2 defeat by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last month.
Christian Eriksen
Eriksen faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury during United's 3-1 win over Reading in the fourth round of the FA Cup last month. The Dane was forced off after being on the receiving end of a crunching tackle from Andy Carroll, resulting in him leaving Old Trafford on crutches.
United, in a statement issued on January 31, do not expect the former Brentford man to be back available until late-April at the earliest.
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