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Manchester United will look to climb up the Europa League table this evening when they take on Viktoria Plzen. Ruben Amorim's side have won their last two in the competition and are third straight victory could see them join the top eight. United are currently 12th, which is four places outside the automatic knockout round qualification places. The Red Devils head into this important game off the back of a disappointing home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the league. So, they will need to put that behind them and get back to winning ways to boost their chances of qualification. This Europa League clash will take place on Thursday, December 12. Kick-off at the Doosan Arena is scheduled for 5: 45pm. Man United are taking part in an earlier kick-off simply due to scheduling and TV decisions. talk SPORT 2 will have live coverage from the Czech Republic, with commentary coming from Alex Crook and Scott Minto. To tune in to talk SPORT or talk SPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talk SPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports from 5: 30pm too. United are missing a couple of defenders for this game. Luke Shaw hasn't travelled as he'll be out for a prolonged period after suffering yet another injury last week. Jonny Evans has also stayed at home, but Leny Yoro is fully fit and after making his debut at the weekend, he will be part of the team. Youngster Toby Collyer is part of the travelling squad too, providing some back-up to a strong collection of midfielders. Marcus Rashford will be pushing for a start after back-to-back benchings in the Premier League. Joshua Zirkzee could also get some minutes to try and prove why he should start over Rasmus Hojlund up front. United's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, left his post over the weekend in what was an unexpected departure. However, talk SPORT's Simon Jordan believes it was the correct decision by the club to mutually part ways. Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan said earlier this week: “It’s better to find out now that you don’t have the synergy you thought you had. “Maybe he’s going to Arsenal? Maybe they’ve got a sporting director vacancy? “The bottom line is, they spent a couple of million quid to get him out of his contract with Newcastle, but they spent £35million on Donny van Beek and then sold for £500, 000, people will make decisions that you don’t think they’re going to be. “Better to find it out quick, if you’re going to get to it, get to it fast. “If you don’t think someone has got the chops or the relationship isn’t right, then make the decision and make it quick. ” He added: “The bottom line is you’ve got personalities there, and you’ve got marginal gains, which obviously has some input in there. “I mean, look, they needed to own their decisions. His fingerprints were all over Erik ten Hag. "So I don’t think it’s a particular glowing endorsement. ” Match odds: Viktoria Plzen - 19/5 Draw - 29/10 Man United - 13/20 Bet Boost - Rashford to score, Man Utd to score over 2. 5 goals & Man Utd over 6. 5 corners - 10/1 (was 17/2) *odds subject to change Bet £10 And Get £30 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2. 00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. Gamble Aware. org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the best free bets and offers from talk SPORT and our partners © 2024 talk SPORT Limited
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