Man Utd predicted XI vs Wolves as Amorim rings changes after honest message (2025)

Manchester United know they have nothing to play for in the Premier League as they lie in 14th place, with their entire season depending on the Europa League following their dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon on Thursday night

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has a number of important calls to make against Wolves on Sunday as he looks to rotate his side after many of his stars played the full 120 minutes in their dramatic 5-4 extra-time win over Lyon on Thursday. United come into this game on a high after their stunning victory that saw them net twice in the 120th minute, having been 4-2 down against the French side.

Harry Maguire was the hero with the match-winning goal to take them to the Europa League semi-finals and now Amorim will be thinking about the best way to shape up his team following a taxing game.

United are currently 14th in the Premier League with nothing to play for, so Amorim will be happy to rotate heavily as he focuses on the club's one remaining shot at silverware this season.

They have two Premier League games before their first semi-final against Athletic Bilbao on May 1 and Amorim can use them as a chance to keep his side fresh - but also experiment with fringe players and give them a chance to show their worth.

On Sunday, he could restore Altay Bayindir in goal after playing Andre Onana in between the sticks against Lyon.

The Cameroonian was much improved in the second leg against the French side after making a horrendous mistake in the first that saw him dropped for the 4-1 loss to Newcastle last week, but Amorim may chose to give Bayindir a run of games in the league.

It will also be a chance for Amorim to rotate his defence after both Maguire and Leny Yoro both played the full 120 minutes against Lyon, so it's a chance for Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw to be drafted in and get some match fitness.

Seeing as Ugarte was subbed off during the game, he should be in a good condition to start against Wolves, with Christian Eriksen coming in for Casemiro - who put in a heroic shift against Lyon.

There could also be an opportunity for impressive youngster Harry Amass to get a start on the right flank, with Patrick Dorgu on the opposite flank.

Mason Mount has only just returned from injury and this will be a golden opportunity for him to get his match fitness up, and he can give Bruno Fernandes a much-needed rest.

Kobbie Mainoo also came on during the game following his own battles with injury, having only come on for a handful of minutes in the last three games. This could now be a great chance for him to come into the team - replacing Alejandro Garnacho.

Up front there is an opportunity for teenage forward Chido Obi to impress after featuring a handful of times in this campaign. Rasmus Hojlund is currently United's only out-and-out forward and Amorim will be eager to manage his minutes to ensure he's fit for both semi-finals.

We already know Amorim is planning to play experimental sides in the build up to their Europa League semi after admitting he is preparing to "take risks with the kids".

"It is one type of moment that can change a lot of things," he said. "These kind of moments can change a lot in the players' mind.

"We have to be really focused on the Europa League and we have to take a risk with the kids in the Premier League. We have to be tough on that and the fans have to understand our focus is on the Europa League."

Man Utd (3-4-2-1) predicted XI: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Shaw; Dorgu, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass; Mount, Mainoo; Chido

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