Manchester United transfer news LIVE Ronaldo latest plus Man United vs Real Sociedad team news

Manchester United kick-off their Europa League campaign tonight against Real Sociedad.

Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Fred and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the senior players pushing for a recall in United's first group game at Old Trafford, while Victor Lindelof may be hopeful of making his first appearance of the season after recovering from injury to sit on the bench in Sunday's win over Arsenal.

However, Anthony Martial remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. "Yes he's still out, he's progressing but he's not ready to get back into team training," United manager Erik ten Hag said.

"We have to win every game, we want to win every tournament, so we take everything seriously. "We not only have a team, we have a squad, that is clear, but we have to win every game. That is the mentality Manchester United needs."

Stay tuned for the latest news ahead of this evening's game.

Erik ten Hag insists nationality is irrelevant when it comes to his team selection process at Manchester United.

United defender Eric Bailly, on a season-long loan at Marseille, said in an interview with The Times the club "favour English players" but "Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic".

Bailly, 27, played 113 times for United across six seasons, averaging fewer than 20 appearances per season. It was reported last season the Cote d'Ivoire international specifically resented the privileges captain Harry Maguire enjoyed.

Here's what he said.

Anthony Martial is still unavailable for Manchester United in their opening Europa League tie against Real Sociedad.

Martial has been sidelined for the last two weeks with an Achilles injury and has only played 45 minutes this season as he missed the start due to a hamstring