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Europa League | Semi-Finals | 1st Leg
May 1, 2025 at 8pm UK
San Mames Barria
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Athletic Bilbao vs. Man United: Five missing as Red Devils confirm squad for Europa League showdown at San Mames

Five missing, key duo return: Man United name squad for Athletic showdown
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Manchester United confirm their 26-man squad that will travel to Bilbao for Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester United have confirmed their 26-man squad that will travel to Bilbao for Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao, with Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo both included.

De Ligt and Amad returned to training on Wednesday morning after spells on the sidelines, and the key duo have been selected in the squad for the European fixture at San Mames.

It is a larger group than normal, including Chido Obi and Sekou Kone, with the pair set to be involved in a training session on Friday morning, although they are ineligible for the fixture on Thursday night.

Altay Bayindir has overcome an injury issue to make the squad, but he is expected to be on the bench, with Andre Onana set to be given the nod between the sticks against Athletic despite his recent difficulties.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez on February 2, 2025© Imago

Five players absent for Man United against Athletic

Man United remain without the services of Lisandro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee, with the pair absent for the remainder of the season, while Diogo Dalot is currently on the sidelines with a thigh problem.

Ayden Heaven has not overcome a foot injury, so the ex-Arsenal defender is absent, while Toby Collyer is still dealing with a muscular problem, with the midfielder also out of the European contest.

Youngsters Tyler Fredricson, Bendito Mantato and Jaydan Kamason are included and are options on Thursday, while Jonny Evans is fit after a recent problem, with the experienced defender back in the fold.


Man United travelling squad

Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton

Defenders: Harry Amass, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Jonny Evans, Tyler Fredricson, Jaydan Kamason, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro

Midfielders: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Sekou Kone, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte

Forwards: Amad, Bendito Mantato, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Chido Obi


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