Five Manchester United players can make point to Erik ten Hag in Europa League clash against Omonia

After a disappointing defeat against rivals Manchester City in the Premier League at the weekend, Manchester United will turn their attentions to the Europa League as they travel to Cyprus to face off against Omonia Nicosia in their third group stage match of the competition.

Erik ten Hag's side were disappointing against City in the derby and were well-beaten by the reigning champions. However, it is important to remember that, prior to the defeat at the Etihad, United had won their last four successive Premier League matches, and had recorded victories over Liverpool and Arsenal.

The Reds have made a mixed start to life in Europe this term, losing their first Europa League clash against Real Sociedad, before beating Sheriff prior to the international break.

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United, who had not been in the Europa League since 2019 prior to this season, will be desperate to go far in the tournament this season, and will currently be viewed as one of the favourites to lift the trophy. After clashing with Cypriot outfit Omonia on Thursday night, the Reds will have a much better idea as to where they sit in Group E.

With a game against Everton on Sunday night, Ten Hag is likely to make a number of changes from the side that lost to Pep Guardiola's team on Sunday, providing several players with valuable game-time. With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a close look at five players who will be targeting starting berths against Omonia.

Martin Dubravka

The shot-stopper, who joined United on loan from Premier League rivals Newcastle United on transfer deadline day, is yet to make an appearance for the Reds. He recently had to pull out of the Slovakia squad because of