Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd: Confirmed team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Amad Diallo back in training for Man Utd (Picture: Getty) Manchester United are fighting to salvage their season as they take on Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-finals. Since that explosive night against Lyon, Ruben Amorim’s side have navigated their way through tame affairs against Wolves and Bournemouth. While Amorim’s aim has been to preserve his key players for those big European nights ahead, the United boss was dealt a huge blow last week with Diogo Dalot sidelined. No United player has managed more minutes than the full-back this season but a calf problem means he is set to miss both legs against Athletic. Amorim hopes Dalot can still have some role to play this season – potentially in the final if United make it that far. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. With Dalot ruled out, Noussair Mazraoui could continue at right wing-back as he did at Bournemouth. But after his bright performance at home to Wolves, 18-year-old Harry Amass, not involved at the weekend, could be a wildcard option to come in on the left with Patrick Dorgu shifted over to the right. United hope to have Amad back very soon (Picture: Getty) Matthijs de Ligt, another stalwart at the back this season, has missed the last six games with a foot injury. The Netherlands international was close to making a return to full fitness last week and was back in first-team training on Wednesday. He was joined by Amad Diallo, back at Carrington after recovering from tthe ankle ligament injury that sidelined him in February. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Amorim suggested neither man will start but could be included in the squad. How United could line up this week. Ayden Heaven has not played since he was forced off before the international break against Leicester City with a setback in training has delayed his return. Altay Bayindir is also sidelined again while Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez are out for the rest of the season. Predicted Man Utd XI to face Athletic Bilbao Onana, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund Where to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd? Kick-off time and TV channel Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United kicks off at 8pm on Thursday 1 May. Live coverage will be available on TNT Sports 1 and through the Discovery+ app for subscribers.

May 1, 2025 - 08:12

Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd: Confirmed team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg — Amad Diallo back in training for Man Utd (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United are fighting to salvage their season as they take on Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-finals.

Since that explosive night against Lyon, Ruben Amorim’s side have navigated their way through tame affairs against Wolves and Bournemouth.

While Amorim’s aim has been to preserve his key players for those big European nights ahead, the United boss was dealt a huge blow last week with Diogo Dalot sidelined.

No United player has managed more minutes than the full-back this season but a calf problem means he is set to miss both legs against Athletic.

Amorim hopes Dalot can still have some role to play this season – potentially in the final if United make it that far.

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With Dalot ruled out, Noussair Mazraoui could continue at right wing-back as he did at Bournemouth.

But after his bright performance at home to Wolves, 18-year-old Harry Amass, not involved at the weekend, could be a wildcard option to come in on the left with Patrick Dorgu shifted over to the right.

Manchester United v Leicester City - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round — United hope to have Amad back very soon (Picture: Getty)

Matthijs de Ligt, another stalwart at the back this season, has missed the last six games with a foot injury. The Netherlands international was close to making a return to full fitness last week and was back in first-team training on Wednesday.

He was joined by Amad Diallo, back at Carrington after recovering from tthe ankle ligament injury that sidelined him in February.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Amorim suggested neither man will start but could be included in the squad.

Ayden Heaven has not played since he was forced off before the international break against Leicester City with a setback in training has delayed his return.

Altay Bayindir is also sidelined again while Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez are out for the rest of the season.