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Assessing Manchester United’s Central Defensive Options for Europa League Final

By Christian Utama

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Old Trafford on May 10, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Manager Jose Mourinho of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Old Trafford on May 10, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /
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Daley Blind

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Daley Blind of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League, semi final second leg match, between Manchester United and Celta Vigo at Old Trafford on May 11, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Daley Blind of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League, semi final second leg match, between Manchester United and Celta Vigo at Old Trafford on May 11, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) /

Having featured prominently at the centre-back position under Louis van Gaal last season, Blind has been used much more sparingly by Mourinho this season. It’s actually not very surprising because to put it simply, he does not fall into Mourinho’s idea of a central defender. To the player’s credit, Blind has played his way into the manager’s plans ahead of the final with some solid performances over the last few games. There’s every chance that he will be given the nod to start against his former club.

Chance to start: 9/10

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