Manchester United are back in Europa League action on Thursday evening as the Reds welcome Sevilla to Old Trafford, with a place in the final four of the tournament at stake.
Erik ten Hag will be looking to secure a comfortable first-leg lead going into next week’s reverse fixture in Spain and the Dutchman has named a strong side to get the job done.
Earlier this week, Ten Hag was dealt a heavy blow when it emerged that talisman Marcus Rashford would miss United’s forthcoming games, including both games vs Sevilla.
He will, however, be able to welcome his midfield anchorman back into the side as Casemiro makes his first appearance since the return leg against Real Betis in the round of 16 – a whopping 28 days ago.
🚨 Presenting your Reds for tonight's first leg! 👊
⏩ @Casemiro, @AnthonyMartial and @RaphaelVarane return to the line-up.#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 13, 2023
David de Gea starts as expected, with Raphael Varane returning to the side to partner Lisandro Martinez at the heart of the United defence.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka starts at right-back and Tyrell Malacia keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained against Brentford.
Jadon Sancho enjoyed an impressive outing against Everton last weekend and the 23-year-old keeps his place in this game, with Anthony Martial handed his first start in over two months.
Confirmed Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Sabitzer, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho, Martial
