Manchester United will be without defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez for the upcoming Europa League final.
Manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed the squad for the significant clash in Bilbao. De Ligt and Martinez are the only two senior players who will not be traveling with the team.
De Ligt had been in a race against time to prove his fitness after sustaining a knock against Brentford earlier this month. Although the injury was not initially thought to be serious, the central defender missed matches against Athletic Club, West Ham, and Chelsea and is now confirmed to miss the final.
Lisandro Martinez`s absence was anticipated, as he suffered a ruptured ACL in February during the game against Crystal Palace.
Despite these setbacks in defence for Amorim`s side before the all-English encounter, they received positive news regarding their attack.
Forward Joshua Zirkzee has been included in the traveling squad, contrary to previous statements from manager Ruben Amorim, who had suggested the Dutch striker would be out for the remainder of the season.
Amorim had previously commented on Zirkzee`s condition: “He’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one. It’s tough, especially in this moment. I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop.”
Additionally, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro, who were considered potential doubts, have also been named in the squad traveling for the final.
Full-back Dalot has been recovering from a calf issue sustained during the 1-0 loss to Wolves on April 20.
Meanwhile, Leny Yoro suffered an injury during United`s 2-0 home defeat to West Ham on May 11.
Young striker Chido Obi will not be part of the trip as he is ineligible under UEFA regulations following his transfer from Arsenal in October.
Opponents Tottenham also face significant injury concerns for the final.
Manager Ange Postecoglou will be without key creative players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, both ruled out with knee injuries. Lucas Bergvall is also considered a major doubt due to an ankle ligament problem.
Manchester United Europa League Squad
Here is the confirmed traveling squad:
Goalkeepers
- Altay Bayindir
- Tom Heaton
- Dermot Mee
- Andre Onana
Defenders
- Harry Amass
- Patrick Dorgu
- Diogo Dalot
- Jonny Evans
- Tyler Fredricson
- Ayden Heaven
- Victor Lindelof
- Harry Maguire
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Luke Shaw
- Leny Yoro
Midfielders
- Casemiro
- Toby Collyer
- Christian Eriksen
- Bruno Fernandes
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Mason Mount
- Manuel Ugarte
Forwards
- Amad
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Joshua Zirkzee
