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The honeymoon period already looks to be over for Ruben Amorim, as Man United come into their Europa League showdown with Viktoria Plzen after losing two on the bounce.
The Red Devils have won each of their last two in the Europa League, but will need to continue their winning sequence in order to secure a top-eight finish.
Viktoria Plzen have little to find in terms of points on the Red Devils, as they sit level on points with United after five rounds of matches. They come into this round with an identical recent record, winning each of their last two.
This week’s Europa League showdown will be the first meeting between Man United and Viktoria Plzen. However, the Czech side have lost each of their last two previous meetings against English clubs.
Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United Key Stats
Man United have never previously won an away match in Czechia, drawing 0-0 against Sparta Prague in October 2004 on their latest visit.
Man United are unbeaten in five Europa League matches this season, but they haven’t gone six without defeat at the start of a European campaign since 2013-14.
Rasmus Hojlund could become only the third United player aged 21 or under to score nine goals in Europe for the club.
Viktoria Plzen Team News
The home side will be at full strength for the visit of Man United in the Europa League on Thursday.
Possible Lineup
Martin Jedlicka (GK); Sampson Dweh, Svetozar Markovic, Vaclav Jemelka, Cadu, Lukas Kalvach, Pavel Sulc, Lukas Cerv, Cheick Souare, Erik Jirka, Matej Vydra
Man United Team News
Luke Shaw has suffered a reoccurrence of his latest injury setback and isn’t likely to return until early 2025. Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are the only other United stars ruled out due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Andre Onana (GK); Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund
Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United Prediction
Man United will be chasing a return to form ahead of the first Manchester derby of the season this Sunday.
United should have far too much for their opponents on Thursday, and we could see the Red Devils producing a professional display to record a 2-0 success on the road.
