Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is set to face a major selection headache as he prepares for their crucial Europa League showdown against Real Sociedad on Thursday night. The Red Devils are battling an injury crisis, with up to 11 players unavailable for the trip to Spain.
Having crashed out of the FA Cup to Fulham on Sunday, the Europa League remains United’s last hope for silverware this season. However, Amorim’s squad has been heavily depleted, with key players Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Toby Collyer, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, and Amad Diallo all sidelined due to injuries.
To make matters worse, Harry Maguire, who was forced off during the FA Cup fifth-round defeat, remains a major doubt, pending medical reports. Additionally, 17-year-old striking sensation Chido Obi-Martin, who impressed against Fulham, will not be available for selection as he was not registered for the Europa League.
With a potential 11-man shortage, Amorim will need to dig deep into his squad to field a competitive lineup as United look to keep their European hopes alive. The pressure is mounting, and how the Red Devils navigate this injury crisis could define their season.
