Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, is all set for his first home game tonight when Manchester United welcome Bodo Glimt at Old Trafford to play their 5th game in the UEFA Europa League. Ruben Amorim’s first game was against Ipswich Town in the English Premier League away from home. Now, the Portuguese manager is looking to get a flying start at home in his very first match.
“Everybody has said to me it will be a special time [managing at Old Trafford for the first time]. I just want to win the game to give that happiness to the supporters. Before the match, it will be a new sensation but after the whistle it will be one more game and we want to win that match,” said Ruben Amorim.
Stats & Facts
- Manchester United have never met Bodo Glimt before. In fact, this is going to be the first-ever game for Manchester United against a Norwegian club in European competition.
- Bodo Glimt played only two matches against an English team, last year against Arsenal. However, they lost both home and away against Arsenal, conceding four goals.
- Manchester United have lost only one of their last 26 home matches in the UEFA Europa League.
- After three consecutive draws in the first three matches, Manchester United secured their first win in the Europa League this season against PAOK.
- Both Manchester United and Bodo Glimt conceded five goals in their first four matches in this competition.
Team News
Man United boss Ruben Amorim will likely rotate his squad tonight against Bodo Glimt. “We have to do it [rortate], especially in this moment because we have a lot of games,” confirmed the new boss. Luke Shaw has returned from injury and is likely to play tonight. But Lisandro Martinez is a doubt following his hip injury.
Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Leny Yoro are still out of the team. So Matthjis de Ligt and Jonny Evans are the favorites to start. However, Brazilian winger Antony might start instead of Rashford.
As for Bodo Glimt, they will miss the service of Omar Elabdelloaui, Samuel Burakovsky, Daniel Bassi, Gaute Vetti, and Syver Skeide due to their respective injuries.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Altay Bayındır; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans; Amad, Casemiro, Eriksen, Shaw; Antony, Hojlund, Fernandes
Possible Lineup for Bodo/Glimt:
Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Zinckernagel, Hogh, Hauge
Prediction: Man United 2-0 Bodo/Glimt
Since it is the first home game for Ruben Amorim, he is expected to get a warm reception at Old Trafford. As the home team, Manchester United will have tremendous support from the gallery. Additionally, they have not lost any of their five matches after Erik Ten Hag was sacked. So, the Red Devils are the clear favorite tonight against Bodo Glimt.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 1.22
Draw: 7.46
Bodo Glimt: 14.30
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