Manchester United will lock horns with Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium on Thursday night as the teams look set to resume their UEFA Europa League campaign. The Red Devils will be heading into the contest on the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw with West Brom whereas the hosts registered a 1-0 win over Getafe FC in the La Liga.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will probably opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation with a few tweaks from the last game as Mason Greenwood looks likely to make his way back into the starting eleven.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Real Sociedad
Defence
David de Gea will continue to operate in between the sticks for the upcoming away encounter. The Spanish shot-stopper made some brilliant saves to keep his side in the game at the Hawthorns; however, he’ll be hoping to secure a clean sheet on Thursday.
Victor Lindelof will form the centre-half partnership with skipper Harry Maguire at the heart of United’s backline.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a guaranteed starter at the right-back position whereas Luke Shaw will continue to fill in on the other flank, as the left-back. The duo has been in blistering form over the past few months, and they would be looking forward to adding to their streak of impressive performances against the Ryals.
Midfield
Scott McTominay and Fred will fulfil the holding midfield positions, with the latter occupying a more central role. McTominay put up a strong performance against the Baggies last week as he shielded the backline effectively throughout the ninety minutes.
Bruno Fernandes will slot into the attacking midfield role. The Portuguese playmaker got his name on the scoresheet last Sunday, and he’ll be hoping to repeat more of the same on Thursday.
Fernandes will be accompanied by Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood on either side, playing on the left and right-wing respectively. The English duo will be looking to use their pace and directness to breeze past the Sociedad defence.
Donny van de Beek will have to settle for a place on the bench but might come on in the latter stages of the game if called upon.
Attack
Edinson Cavani will lead the line for the visitors against Real Sociedad. The Uruguayan striker will fancy his chances of finding the back of the net when he faces off against the Sociedad defence that has conceded 10 goals in the last five games.
