Our predicted Manchester United starting line-up to face Real Betis on Thursday, March 16.
The Red Devils make the trip over to Spain this week in preparation for their Europa League last-16 second-leg tie at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
Thursday’s game provides the lucrative prospect of progressing to the competition’s quarter-finals, with United being one of the major favourites to lift the trophy in Budapest.
After last week’s reverse clash, the Reds hold a three-goal advantage over their opponents as they saw out a 4-1 win at Old Trafford, meaning Erik ten Hag could use the second leg as an opportunity to rest frequent starters and give fringe players a chance to get minutes in their legs.
Predicted line-up
De Gea
Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia
Varane and Shaw could both use a rest.
Casemiro*, Fred
Before Sunday I’d have said to also give Casemiro a rest, but since he’ll have four games of sitting on the sidelines, he may as well play and anchor the midfield.
Sancho, Fernandes*, Rashford
Both Antony and Sancho didn’t look too up to the mark at the weekend, however, I think the Englishman may thrive the more he builds his minutes up now he’s back in action and starting the game will be a great opportunity to do so.
Weghorst
*It’s worth noting that both Casemiro and Fernandes are one booking away from suspension in Europe and they will be vital if United advance to the last eight.