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**Manchester United Rest Key Players Ahead of Europa League Final, Face Chelsea in Premier League Clash**

**LONDON, UK -** With their Premier League season effectively over, Manchester United will visit Chelsea on Friday evening with one eye firmly on next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils, reeling from a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United, are languishing in 16th place and have nothing left to play for domestically.

Manager Ruben Amorim is expected to field a weakened side at Stamford Bridge, prioritizing player fitness and avoiding further injuries before the crucial match in Bilbao. The game will serve as little more than a training exercise.

Injuries in central defense have forced Amorim to consider unconventional options. Youngster Tyler Fredricson, 20, could be in line for only his third senior appearance, partnering with the experienced Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.

In midfield, Kobbie Mainoo is set to feature, offering rest to the likely Europa League final pairing of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte. Christian Eriksen, who is likely to depart the club this summer, may also start against his former club.

Young Harry Amass is expected to start on the left side of defence

Mason Mount is poised to make a return to Stamford Bridge in good form after three goals in his last three matches, including an exquisite brace during the Europa League semifinal second leg victory over Athletic Club. 17-year-old Chido Obi could lead the attack as he searches for his first senior goal. Alejandro Garnacho, will be looking to step up and provide a much needed spark.

The match provides an opportunity for fringe players to impress ahead of the final, but the primary goal will be to emerge unscathed and maintain team morale.

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