New injury concerns ahead of Athletic vs Manchester United, with final on the horizon
- Athletic Club will play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday, trailing 3-0 from last week's Europa League semi-final first leg in Bilbao.
- Athletic faces major challenges due to injuries to key forwards Nico Williams, Inaki Williams, and top scorer Oihan Sancet, as well as suspension for Dani Vivian.
- Manchester United entered the second leg with a strong advantage after a 3-0 win thanks to two goals from Bruno Fernandes and one from Casemiro, aiming to control risks and secure a final spot.
- Former Athletic and United midfielder Ander Herrera, now playing for Boca Juniors in Argentina, expressed hope Athletic overcome the deficit to reach the final hosted in Bilbao this month.
- The match outcome remains uncertain, but Athletic’s injury and suspension issues limit their chances of overturning the deficit while United look to confirm their place in the final.
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The Athletic seeks the road of Bielsa in Manchester
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Manchester United 24-man training squad vs Athletic Club confirmed: Noussair Mazraoui decision made as two stars missing
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Former Man United star Ander Herrera backs Athletic Club to win the Europa League - Man United News And Transfer News
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed he “hope[s] Athletic Club reach the final” ahead of the Red Devils’ semi-final clash with the Basque side at Old Trafford on Thursday. United emerged emphatic winners from the first leg in Bilbao after storming to a three-nil lead before half time, courtesy of a penalty and a red card in the process which stunned the Estadio San de Ames. The iconic stadium is renowned as a cauldron o…
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