Thu Jan 23 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Manchester United Eye Europa League Advancement Against Rangers Amidst Injury Updates
**Manchester, England** – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim provided a cautiously optimistic injury update ahead of Thursday’s crucial Europa League clash against Rangers at Old Trafford. A victory would significantly boost United’s chances of securing a place in the last 16.
While Victor Lindelof has returned to training after a month-long absence, Amorim confirmed he won’t feature against Rangers, preferring to give him more time to regain full fitness. Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, also sidelined recently, are recovering well but remain doubtful for the match. Jonny Evans was also absent from Wednesday’s training session. However, Marcus Rashford, who hasn’t played since the Viktoria Plzen game, did participate in training.
Amorim acknowledged the challenge posed by Rangers, highlighting their attacking full-backs and predicting a physical encounter. He noted several key absences in the Rangers squad, including injured players Jack Butland, Tom Lawrence, and potentially John Souttar and Dujon Sterling, as well as suspended midfielder Mohamed Diomande.
Despite these absences, Amorim expects a tough match, emphasizing the need for victory to maintain their playoff hopes and secure valuable additional training time. United remains unbeaten in European competition this season, holding a one-point advantage over Rangers in the group stage.
The match marks Rangers’ first appearance at Old Trafford since 2010, promising a vibrant atmosphere. United boasts an undefeated record against Scottish opposition in competitive matches. The team’s defensive options received a boost with Lindelof’s return to training, although his inclusion in the squad remains uncertain. The Reds currently sit seventh in the 36-team Europa League table with two group games remaining.
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