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Manchester United welcomes three players to return, UEFA Cup final aims at Tottenham

3:05pm, 21 May 2025【Football】

Manchester United ushered in major positive news: Diogo Dalot, Zilkze and Lennie Yoro appeared in the UEFA Cup final to prepare for training and are expected to play in the peak showdown with Tottenham Hotspur on May 22.

Manchester United is fully preparing for the UEFA Cup final in Bilbao, and the timely comeback of the three injured injects a heart-warming agent into the "Red Devils". However, the core of the defense line, Mattes de Ligt, missed this training and was likely to miss the opportunity to go to Spain with the team. His absence may have an impact on the team's defense line deployment.

Leni Yoro: The French central defender retired from a slander against West Ham United on May 11, which once caused concerns about whether he could play in Tottenham. But the latest news shows that Yoro has fully recovered and is expected to start in the finals.

Diogo Dalot: Portuguese fullback has missed nearly two months of games since he was injured against Wolves in April. This time he returns from the front line and participates in complete training, which will provide important support for the team's offense and defense.

Joshua Zilkerze: The Dutch striker has missed eight consecutive games since he was injured against Newcastle United in early April. Against the backdrop of the sluggish state of main center Rasmus Hoylund, Zilkize's return will greatly enrich Manchester United's forward choices.

For Manchester United, which has suffered from injuries and ups and downs this season, the UEFA Cup championship is not only the glory of the season, but also a key springboard for returning to the Champions League next season. According to the rules, the UEFA Cup champion will directly qualify for the Champions League, and the Red Devils have not yet secured this position through the league rankings. Therefore, this final is a "double battle" for the team - it is both about honor and also determines the future.

Although the return of the three players has significantly enhanced the team's strength, De Ligt's absence still poses hidden dangers to the defense line. Amorin needs to weigh the offensive and defensive balance in the finals, and whether Hoylund can regain form and whether Zilkize can play the role of a surprise will become the winner of the game.