Man United vs Lyon Playing XI: Will Onana Play Today? Team News, Injury Updates

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Man United vs Lyon Playing XI: Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais are locked in a thrilling battle after a dramatic first leg in France, which ended in 2-2, setting up a nail-biting decider at Old Trafford on Thursday (April 17).

In the first leg, Lyon struck first through Thiago Almada, but United fought back. Leny Yoro powered in a header on his emotional return to French soil before Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won it late with a cool finish from Bruno Fernandes' pinpoint cross.

Just as United fans began dreaming of a first-leg advantage, Rayan Cherki broke their hearts in stoppage time, slotting home to leave everything to play for in Manchester.

Now, the stage is set for a blockbuster second leg. United, no strangers to European drama will lean on their vast experience. This is their 28th UEFA quarter-final, more than any other English club. But Lyon, desperate to end their three-match losing streak against English sides in two-legged ties, won't go down without a fight.

Man United vs Lyon: Injury Updates, Who Will Replace Zirkzee?

Manchester United's season has taken another brutal turn as Joshua Zirkzee joins the growing list of casualties, his hamstring injury likely ruling him out for the final stretch.

The Dutch striker, who'd quickly become a fan favourite with his clever link-up play and crucial goals, pulled up in clear distress during Sunday's dismal 4-1 loss at Newcastle. Club medics now fear the worst. What was meant to be a pivotal run-in could now see him watching from the treatment room. About the 23-year-old who had seven goals and three assists in all competitions this season, United manager Ruben Amorim said, “Joshua is out for the season, let's prepare him for the next one.” "It's tough at the moment because he was improving in all aspects of the game, and it is hard for any player to stop”, he added.

It leaves Amorim scraping the barrel for solutions. With Amad Diallo's flair, Martinez's defensive grit, and Matthijs De Ligt's leadership already missing, Zirkzee's setback is particularly cruel Rasmus Hojlund stands alone as the only fit senior striker. The whispers around Carrington suggest teenager Chido Obi might get his chance, though tossing the 17-year-old into a high-pressure salvage job feels like a gamble born of desperation.

However, Andre Onana will be back against Lyon, As Amorim confirmed ahead of Thursday's game at Old Trafford. He also stated his role to keep the mental health of his players in the best shape, along with their physical fitness. He said, "Onana will play tomorrow...As a coach and former player, I try to do things that can help a player in this situation." "Sometimes we talk about managing players physically but we also talk about managing them mentally. We had one weekend where I felt it was better for Andre Onana not to play and a good thing for Altay to play,” he added.

Man United vs Lyon: Manchester United Predicted Lineup

Manchester United probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro; Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte; Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund.