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Manchester United are back in action on Thursday evening as they take another Spanish side in the Europa League.
The Red Devils are scheduled to tackle Real Betis at Old Trafford in the first-leg of their round-of-16 meeting, where they will hope to put together an advantage ahead of the return in Spain. United boss Erik ten Hag has been forced to make a few decisions regarding his squad ahead of the game itself as his side attempt to bounce back from their 7-0 mauling at the hands of fierce rivals Liverpool.
With that being said, get caught up with all of the news coming out of Old Trafford ahead of the game from Mirror Sport below:
Ten Hag retains Fernandes faith
Ten Hag has confirmed that Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes will still captain the Red Devils despite his conduct in the embarrassing defeat at Anfield. The midfielder was singled out by pundits, including former United skipper Gary Neville, for his lack of leadership.
But Ten Hag, said he still has faith in Fernandes and he will continue to captain the team in the absence of Harry Maguire. “Yes, definitely,” said the Dutchman
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“He’s playing a brilliant season, he’s had a really important role in why we’re in the position where we are, and he’s giving energy to the team - not only running a lot at the highest intensity but the right way and right direction."
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Ighalo urges Red Devils to complete Osimhen move
Odion Ighalo believes that former club Manchester United would be "a good fit" for Nigerian compatriot Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker has made waves in Serie A this season with 21 goals to his name in all competitions.
The Red Devils have been linked with him as they attempt to sign a big-name forward and Ighalo is backing him to be a success at Old Trafford. "I think it's a good fit because he is a young boy, he runs and he can score goals," the ex-Red Devils striker told Sky Sports.
"Having Victor Osimhen and Rashford in the top at Manchester United will cause any defender panic, because they are two fast players and they are goalscorers.”
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Casemiro walking another suspension tightrope
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro could be set to give his manager another selection headache with him dangerously close to another suspension. The former Real Madrid star has already missed a total of four Premier League matches through suspension in 2023.
He is now also only one booking away from suspension in the Europa League. Whether Ten Hag risks Casemiro in the first-leg against Betis or if he chooses to rest him ahead of the decider in Spain remains to be seen.
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