Ruben Amorim has taken charge of his first Premier League match as head coach of Manchester United, but now it is time for his first European night. United face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt on Thursday in what could be an important game should they hope to advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
United find themselves in 15th place after one win in four games, meaning they are only two points clear of 25th -- the highest place to be knocked out in the league phase.
Amorim's first game as United boss saw him rely on his trusted 3-4-3 system, with Amad Diallo making an instant impact from right-wing back and Diogo Dalot slotting in the opposite side during the 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town. He is expected to use the same system on Thursday, too.
Bodo/Glimt are three places above United in 12th. They earned a famous 3-2 victory over Portuguese giants Porto in the first gameweek despite being reduced to 10 men in the 51st minute when Isak Dybvik Määttä was sent off.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Key details:
Date: Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. GMT (3:30 p.m. ET)
Venue: Old Trafford
Ref: Lawrence Visser
VAR: Aleandro Di Paolo
How to watch:
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also follow along with ESPN's live updates.
Stats:
Thursday night's game will mark the first time United have faced a Norwegian club in a UEFA competition
United are on a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions since Erik ten Hag was sacked. They have not gone six matches or more without a loss in all competitions since January-February (seven games)
Bruno Fernandes has scored four goals in five games since Ten Hag's dismissal. He had failed to score in 13 games under Ten Hag this season
Bodo/Glimt have lost both of their previous matches against English clubs in UEFA competition (both vs. Arsenal in 2022-23 Europa League)
The Norwegian side are looking to secure their first back-to-back away wins in the proper (non-qualifying) rounds of a UEFA competition for the first time in club history
Stats provided by ESPN's Stats and Information Group
Team news:
Man United
Leny Yoro, D, foot, DOUBT
Lisandro Martínez, D, back, DOUBT
Harry Maguire, D, calf, OUT, estimated return date unknown
Victor Lindelöf, D, groin, OUT, estimated return date unknown
Toby Collyer, M, muscle, DOUBT
Expected lineups:
Man United
GK: André Onana
CB: Noussair Mazraoui, CB: Matthijs de Ligt, CB: Jonny Evans
RWB: Amad Diallo CM: Manuel Ugarte, CM: Kobbie Mainoo, LWB: Diogo Dalot
AM: Bruno Fernandes, AM: Mason Mount
ST: Rasmus Højlund
Ruben Amorim reflects on his first game as Man United manager after a 1-1 draw against Ipswich.
Bodo/Glimt
GK: Nikita Khaikin
RB: Fredrik Sjøvold, CB: Odin Lurås Bjørtuft, CB: Villads Nielsen, LB: Fredrik André Bjørkan
RM: Håkon Evjen, CM: Patrick Berg, LM: Ulrik Saltnes
RW: Isak Dybvik Määttä, ST: Kasper Høgh, LW: Jens Petter Hauge
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