Ronaldo and Two Youngster In – Man Utd’s predicted XI for Omonia Nicosia tie as Erik ten Hag to field strong side

Manchester United host Omonia Nicosia in their fourth Europa League group game on Thursday at Old Trafford, and Erik ten Hag wants to win to increase their chances of winning the group.

When asked which forthcoming game is the most important, Erik ten Hag responded unequivocally: “The next one.”

As a result, Ten Hag will present a strong team against Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford on Thursday.

He is aware that only the group winners will automatically go to the final 16 in March, and that the runners-up must face a play-off against a Champions League third-placed side.

Ten Hag does not want to face that extra hurdle in February and has warned his players that they must aim to catch leaders Real Sociedad, who have a perfect record in the group.

Several of his top hitters, including David De Gea, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, Anthony, and Bruno Fernandes, are scheduled to face Omonia.

Cristiano Ronaldo trained on Wednesday and is expected to play against Omonia.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line in the No. 9 position, as he has in United’s previous three Europa League games.

Despite his preference for the Champions League, Ronaldo will spend the majority of his time playing in the Europa League before the World Cup.

Ten Hag would be able to rest his No. 1 attacker Marcus Rashford for the upcoming Premier League games against Newcastle and Tottenham if Ronaldo played.

Ten Hag is also missing Anthony Martial, who suffered a hip injury against Everton on Sunday, which increases Ronaldo’s chances of starting.

Victor Lindelof was introduced during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, and the Swede is anticipated to make his third appearance in the competition alongside Martinez.

Ten Hag was questioned if Eriksen needed a break, despite the fact that the Danish playmaker has started every game for United this season.

The Dutchman responded that he must manage all of his players and appears to be sticking with Eriksen against Omonia.

Casemiro might be retained by Newcastle and Tottenham, after making a superb full Premier League debut against Everton.

That means Scott McTominay, who began on the bench at Goodison Park, might get the nod.

Antony has started all six games since joining from Ajax, scoring three goals, and he might do so again against Omonia.

United was missing Aaron Wan Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, and Donny van de Beek during training on Wednesday, in addition to Martial.

Martial could be available for Newcastle on Sunday, and when asked if the French attacker will practice on Wednesday, Ten Hag replied, “Not today.” We’ll see what happens on Sunday.

“Harry is out,” Ten Hag said after listing his injuries. And, in the long run, Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.”

Manchester United’s expected starting lineup is as follows: De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw; McTominay, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; and Ronaldo.