After another disappointing outing in the Premier League, Man United will resume their Europa League campaign to turn their fortunes with a game against Viktoria Plzen. Both teams are currently in danger of dropping out of automatic qualification for the Round of 16.
Viktoria Plzen is currently on a winning streak, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions.
However, their recent results against English clubs have not been encouraging. The hosts have lost both of their last European games against English sides and will be aiming to snap the run.
Meanwhile, nothing much has changed for Man United since the arrival of Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils enter this game on the back of a disappointing 3-2 loss against Nottingham Forrest.
However, their back-to-back wins in the European competition will give some moral boost to the visitors who will be desperate to get a result in their favour.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest team news.
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.K.:
TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App
This game is available on TNT Sports 2 for live TV broadcast in UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and Discovery+ App.
This Europa League clash takes place at Doosan Arena in Pilsen, Czechia, and kicks off on Thursday, December 12, at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.K:
Date | Kickoff time | |
British Summer Time | Thursday, December 12 | 5:45 p.m. |
Viktoria Plzen will miss the service of left-winger Jan Skyora along with center-forward duo Durosinmi, and Kabongo through injuries.
Prince Adu, who opted out from the previous European game due to personal reasons, should be back in the starting XI.
Viktoria Plzen predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Jedlicka (GK) — Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka — Cadu, Kalvach, Cerv, Sulc, Souare — Jirka, Vydra
Injured: Skyora, Durosinmi, Kabongo
Suspended: None
As for Man United, Ruben Amorim will rotate his squad and stick with his 3-4-2-1 formation in the Europa League.
Jonny Evans (unspecified knock), Victor Lindelof (groin), and Luke Shaw (muscle) remain sidelined for Man United.
Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo returned to the XI in the loss against Nottingham Forrest.
Amorim could try Amad Diallo at wing-back from the bench and Leny Yoro remains in contention to make his first competitive start in defense.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez — Antony, Mainoo, Eriksen, Malacia — Fernandes, Zirkzee — Rashford
Injured: Evans, Lindelof, Shaw
Suspended: None
Manchester United have their issues this season but have stayed unbeaten in the Europa League so far. However, their poor away form is a concern.
Against Viktoria Plzen’s solid defense, they are expected to face a tough challenge. We predict a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought match.
All times BST
Wednesday, December 11
Thursday, December 12
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