Amorim makes 8 changes | Predicted Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Athletic Bilbao with Obi & Amad decisions

Manchester United host Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final at Old Trafford tonight.

The Red Devils have a comfortable 3-0 lead from the first leg at San Mames. They are in pole position to make the final, barring a major collapse.

Manager Ruben Amorim made eight changes for the 4-3 Premier League loss at Brentford last weekend.

We should see something similar with Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Harry Maguire among others returning to the starting line-up.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-up:

Andre Onana has had a mixed campaign between the sticks, but he is the regular first-choice goalkeeper. The Cameroonian star will return in goal after being rested on Sunday.

There should be a complete overhaul of the backline. Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui should make up the back three for the Mancunian giants.

Luke Shaw and Tyler Fredricson are poised to drop to the bench. Matthijs de Ligt picked up a knock against the Bees and has been ruled out for at least two games.

Amad Diallo has been stepping up his match fitness after ankle surgery. He was back on the scoresheet in his 45-minute appearance last weekend.

He should get the nod at right wing-back with Patrick Dorgu on the opposite end, replacing Harry Amass.

Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte have formed a brilliant midfield partnership. The former has stepped up his performances in Europe and has earned praise from the manager.

The Brazil international, who opened the scoring at San Mames last week, is expected to replace Kobbie Mainoo in the heart of the midfield.

Further forward, it appears a straightforward decision. Alejandro Garnacho has picked up form during the back end of the campaign for United.

He bagged a goal and an assist against the Bees. He should line up as the right-sided number 10 with captain Fernandes on the left-hand side.

Mason Mount will drop to the bench. Rasmus Hojlund is set to lead the attack.

The Dane won a crucial penalty against Athletic during the first leg as Dani Vivian was also sent off for denying a clear-cut scoring opportunity.

Chido Obi made his full debut for the club at the Gtech Community Stadium, but he won’t be in the matchday squad for tonight’s encounter.

The 17-year-old is ineligible to play for United. He was not registered in the List-A squad for the knockout phase of the Europa League campaign.

How Man Utd could line up vs Athletic

Article written by Sri Aswin .