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MUN vs BRU Dream11 Match Preview: Manchester United will be playing hosts to Club Brugge for the second leg of a Europa League Round of 32 tie that is currently on a 1-1 stalemate. It was Emmanuel Bonaventure who scored the opening goal for Club Brugge which was soon cancelled out by Anthony Martial as he got United the crucial away goal. As a result of the draw, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side remains unbeaten in the Europa League and is on the back of 3-0 win against Watford FC in the Premier League. As for Club Brugge, they’re still very much in the tie and an early goal from their end at Old Trafford could certainly make quite a few fans nervous as the minutes go by.
Match Details
Date- Friday, February 28
Kick-Off- 1:30 AM (IST)
Venue- Old Trafford
Manchester United
Scott McTominay returned to fitness and came off the bench in the second half against Watford, which does indicate that the midfielder could start in midfield against Club Brugge. Axel Tuanzebe, Paul Pgba and Marcus Rashford remain absent due to injuries for the hosts. Andreas Periera or Jesse Lingard might get to start, while Bruno Fernandes should continue as the playmaker. Anthony Martial is expected to lead the attack.
Club Brugge
Hans Vanaken and Ruud Vormer both returned from their injuries in the first leg and would once again be made available here. Kreptin Diatta is an injury concern for the away side. Vormer could be expected to come in place of Eder Balanta.
MUN (Expected Playing 11)- Romero; Williams, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay, Periera; James, Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial
BRU (Expected Playing 11)- Mignolet; Mata, Mechele, Deli; Kossounou, Vormer, Rits, Cuyper; Tau; Dennis, Vanaken
Anthony Martial has been one of the standouts for Manchester United while leading the line of attack. The Frenchman has 10 goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 81.3% from 1718 minutes in the league this season.
Hans Vanaken can be the danger man for Club Brugge. Vanaken has 12 goals from 27 appearances
Bruno Fernandes has been pivotal in the midfield region ever since his arrival and has a goal and two assists with a pass accuracy of 80% so far for Manchester United.
Manchester United will be the favourites in front of home support.
Goalkeeper- S Mignolet
Defenders- C Mata, H Maguire, A Wan-Bissaka
Midfielders- M Rits, R Vormer, B Fernandes (VC), S McTominay
Forwards- E Dennins, M Greenwood, A Martial (C)