Manchester United is preparing to face Olympique Lyonnais in a crucial match for the end of the Europa League, a meeting that will be decisive for the club’s European ambitions. Several players are under threat of suspension, adding additional pressure to the team. In addition to Corentin Tolisso, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Alexandre Lacazette, Moussa Niakhaté and Nicolas Tagliafico, the defensive circles Casemiro and Manuel Ugarté are also likely to be punished. The accumulation of warnings during the league phase makes them vulnerable, a yellow card this Thursday may compromise their participation in a potential semi-final.

The Uruguayan Ugarté also joined his Brazilian teammate in warning, following a mistake in a previous match. Despite this delicate situation, the team should not let this threat influence their game, considering the crucial importance of this meeting. Manchester United, relegated to the hierarchy of the Premier League, has now placed all his hopes on a triumph in the Europa League, with the aim of regaining a prominent position on the European scene in the following season.

Finally, defender Matthijs de Ligt, still unavailable due to an injury, will not participate in this confrontation either. His return, although desired, would also put him under the threat of suspension for the same reasons as his teammates. Manager Ruben Amorim should clarify the health of the Dutch player at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday evening.