Manchester United have will be thriving in confidence after beating two tough oppositions in the form of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in one week. Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer will now shift focus to the Europa League as he hopes to secure all three points against AZ Alkmaar at Old Trafford in order to stay on top of Group L.
Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar will go hammer and tonks in the quest of finishing right on top of the group. The Dutch club with nine points is just a point behind the Red Devils.
Though Manchester United will want to register the win at home, one can expect Solsjkaer to rest a few first-team players for the upcoming Europa League fixture.
Match Details
Date- Friday, December 13 | Kick-Off- 1:30 AM (IST) | Venue- Old Trafford
Manchester United
Sergio Romero could get to keep between the sticks in place of David De Gea, While Brandon Williams, Axel Tuanzebe, Phil Jones and Ashley Young could get to fill in at back four. Juan Mata, Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong could get to start in advanced positions. 18-year-old Mason Greenwood should be expected to lead the attack for the hosts. Paul Pogba, Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot remain on the sidelines due to injury.
AZ Alkmaar
Myron Boadu is ruled out due to being sent off in the previous game. Ferdy Druijf is likely to start place of Boadu. Fredrik Midtsjo will miss the first knockout game provided he gets booked. Ron Vlaar is once again fit to start for the visitors. Jordy Clasie could also be given the nod, while Albert Gudmundsson and Pantelis Hatzidakos are ruled out due to injury.
MUN vs ALK Dream11 | Predicted Lineups
Manchester United-Romero; Young, Tuanzebe, Rojo, Williams; Matic, Pereira; James, Mata, Chong; Greenwood
AZ Alkmaar- Bizot; Svensson, Wuytens, Vlaar, Wijndal; Wit, Clasie, Koopmeiners; Stengs, Druijf, Idrissi
Mason Greenwood has four goals and an assist in all competitions for Manchester United in limited appearances this season. The young centre-forward will be keen on scoring a few more at home.
Oussama Idrissi has been the danger man going in front for AZ Alkmaar. The 23-year-old has two goals and an assist in the Europa League this season.
Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe should be a tough man to breach in defence. The 22-year-old has won seven ariel duels from two Europa League games and has a 92% pass accuracy.
Ferdy Druijf should accompany Idrissi in attack for AZ Alkmaar as he’s scored two goals from just the one appearance in the European competition.
Though Manchester United play at home, with the number of first-team players that are to be given a rest, a draw could be expected as the final outcome with Alkmaar.
Goalkeeper- M Bizot
Defenders- A Young, A Tuanzebe, J Svensson, S Wuytens
Midfielders- N Matic, C Stengs, O Idrissi, J Mata
Forwards- F Drujif, M Greenwood (C)
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