Manchester United are in desperate need of some source of positive energy. At the moment, everyone at Old Trafford is struggling, from the board and management, through the coaching staff and players, all the way to the fans.Although the Red Devils are favourites to eliminate Real Sociedad tonight (11 pm) and reach the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw at San Sebastian, there are many concerns surrounding the Premier League outfit.UEL: Manchester United to thank Onana and be happy with the drawThe Basque side not only showed they can stand toe-to-toe with United, but also have the quality to establish control and domination on the pitch.On the other hand, Manchester United are under massive pressure ahead of tonight’s clash. If they don’t win the Europa League trophy, they won’t see any European football next season. And that would affect the club massively in terms of creating more financial issues, damaging the club’s reputation, and reducing profit…Come on you Reds! 💪#MUFC || #UEL— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 13, 2025 The negative atmosphere around United is so blatant that legendary Wayne Rooney concluded that the players have been playing unacceptably badly for months.”I think Bruno Fernandes is the only one who still delivers, although he can annoy me from time to time, but he is the only one who does something. Huge changes are needed in the team. I think 10 to 15 players have to leave the club. It is clear that it is impossible, but the mentality of the team is not good at the moment. It will be passed on to other players, and no one will take responsibility,” said Rooney.Man United’s class – setting standards even during the deepest crisisIn the last six matches in all competitions, United have registered a single victory (3-2 against EPL strugglers Ipswich Town). They were already shown the FA Cup exit doors by Fulham recently.To make things worse, Ruben Amorim is facing a long list of injured players. Leni Joro suffered a foot injury against Arsenal, and we’ll be absent tonight, just like the other centre-back Harry Maguire. They joined Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Johnny Evans, Altai Bayindir and Tom Heaton, who have already been out of action for quite some time.UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16Second legThursday20.45: (2.00) Ath.Bilbao (3.50) Roma (4.10)20.45: (1.95) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.80) Ajax (3.90)20.45: (1.45) Lazio (4.40) Plzen (7.25)20.45: (1.60) Olympiakos (4.10) Bodo (6.25)23.00: (2.05) Man.Utd. (3.45) Sociedad (4.10)23.00: (1.40) Olympique Lyon (4.60) FCSB (8.00)23.00: (2.85) Rangers (3.70) Fenerbahce (2.45)23.00: (1.48) Tottenham (4.60) AZ Alkmaar (7.50)***odds are subject to change***
