Manchester United vs Omonia | 2022/23 EL | News & Predicted Line-up

Manchester United host Omonia as the Red Devils look to move to the top of their Europa League group table on Thursday. Having secured a hard-fought 2-3 victory over the Cypriot club in their last meeting, United will be keen on building on their winning momentum moving forward into the competition.

Heading into the fixture on the back of two encouraging victories, Erik Ten Hag will be keen on witnessing a dominant performance at Old Trafford tonight. Likely to make a number of changes to the starting line-up, Manchester United will be looking to keep a clean sheet having conceded in each of their last three fixtures, with the manager expected to employ a positive approach on the pitch against Omonia.

Manchester United, Omonia — (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Harry Maguire, Donny Van De Beek, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Anthony Martial remain unavailable for the fixture whilst Raphael Varane is unlikely to be included in the starting line-up despite making a cameo appearance against Everton last weekend.

Jadon Sancho, Scott McTominay, and Tyrell Malacia emerge as the likeliest of players to make their way into the starting line-up whilst forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping to retain his spot as the focal point of attack against Omonia.

Probable Manchester United Starting Line-Up Against Omonia

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): With Martin Dubravka yet to regain full fitness, De Gea is expected to retain his place between the sticks on Thursday. Having shown promising improvement in his overall approach on the pitch, the Spaniard will be keen on cementing his long-term future under Ten Hag moving forward.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot (RB): Consistent in his application, Dalot will be looking to deliver a notable performance against Omonia. Having cemented his place in the starting line-up, the full-back will be keen on continuing to improve his contributions over the coming weeks.

Victor Lindelof (RCB): Steady in his performances, Lindelof will be keen on delivering a notable display on Thursday. With Raphael Varane likely to replace him in the starting line-up at the weekend, the Swedish centre-back will be keen on make a case for a starting spot moving forward.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Amongst a handful of reliable performers, Martinez will be keen on continuing to remain consistent in his displays on the pitch. Having been amongst the first names on the team sheet, the defender is expected to play a vital role in the team’s prospects over the coming weeks.

Tyrell Malacia (LB): Having found himself on the bench following a string of poor displays, Malacia will be keen on regaining his place in the starting line-up moving forward. With Luke Shaw expected to start at the weekend, the Dutch left-back will be looking to deliver a notable performance on Thursday.

Midfielders

Scott McTominay (CDM): Having been suspended for the weekend’s fixture against Newcastle United, McTominay is likely to start the game against Omonia. With Casemiro unlikely to be displaced from the starting line-up anytime soon, the Scotsman will be keen on gaining consistency on the pitch moving forward.

Christian Eriksen (CM): Pivotal to the team’s performance in possession, Eriksen is expected to retain his place in the starting line-up this Thursday. Unlikely to be granted a rest anytime soon, the midfielder will be hoping to remain consistent in his output over the coming weeks.

Attackers

Antony (RW): Proving to be a consistent goal contributor, Antony will be looking to remain consistent in his output moving forward. Having had an encouraging start to his career at United, the Brazilian winger will be keen on delivering a notable performance against the Cypriot club.

Bruno Fernandes (CAM): While much remains to be desired of his performances, Fernandes will be looking to deliver an encouraging display this Thursday. Likely to feature in a majority of games moving forward, the Portuguese international will be looking to improve on his overall contributions moving forward.

Jadon Sancho (LW): Having struggled for consistency in his performances, Sancho will be keen on delivering a compelling display against Omonia. With strong competition for places across the frontline, the winger will be looking to regain his place in the starting line-up over the coming weeks.

Cristiano Ronaldo (ST): An encouraging performance saw Ronaldo net his 700^th club career goal against Everton last weekend. Having delivered a string of promising displays, the striker will be keen on staking a claim for a starting spot moving forward.