Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries
Fernandes and co face a big test on the road in Basque country (Picture: Getty) Injuries have struck again as Manchester United prepare for their biggest game of the season against 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 with hope he will be available on Thursday night. Amorim also suggested Amad Diallo was ‘near’ to making his return from the ankle ligament injury that sidelined him in February. While he was initially expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season, he could now have a key role to play although United will surely exercise caution over his return. Amorim will speak to the press on Wednesday where he is expected to provide a further update on Amad. 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, de Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, 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.
Injuries have struck again as Manchester United prepare for their biggest game of the season against 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
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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.
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 with hope he will be available on Thursday night.
Amorim also suggested Amad Diallo was ‘near’ to making his return from the ankle ligament injury that sidelined him in February.
While he was initially expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season, he could now have a key role to play although United will surely exercise caution over his return.
Amorim will speak to the press on Wednesday where he is expected to provide a further update on Amad.
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, de Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, 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.
