Erik ten Hag will play Noussair Mazraoui at number ten after naming his Manchester United team to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
The Red Devils take on the Turkish Süper Lig side in Istanbul on Thursday evening, still seeking their first win of the European campaign. United have drawn their opening two fixtures against Twente and FC Porto and will hope to get their Europa League venture up and running at The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
Ten Hag has sprung a surprise with his team selection and has moved Mazraoui to an advanced role. The full-back will operate in an attacking midfield position, Ten Hag has confirmed.
“Mazraoui will play in the 10 position tonight,” Ten Hag told TNT Sports.
“I know him from before at Ajax I played him there. Also as a full back he plays in the half spaces. So he’s capable to do this job.”
Manuel Ugarte will partner Christian Eriksen in midfield, with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford supporting Joshua Zirkzee from wide.
United will be taking on some familiar faces this evening, with Fenerbahce under the management of Jose Mourinho. Ex-United midfielders Sofyan Amrabat and Fred start in midfield for the Turkish team.
Manchester United team to face Fenerbahce
Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Lindelof, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Garnacho, Rashford, Zirkzee.
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