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Confirmed: Manchester United’s 19-man squad for Zorya trip, notable omissions

New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho poses ahead of the press conference (REUTERS)
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Manchester United prepare for their final Europa League game.

Manchester United have announced their 19 man squad for their Europa League game away at Zorya Luhansk.

The team fly out to Ukraine today, looking to rubber stamp their qualification for the knockout phases.

Manchester United's Eric Bailly in action with Chelsea's Gary CahillManchester United’s Eric Bailly in action with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill

Here is a look at the squad, which includes a returning Eric Bailly after more than a month out of action with a knee injury.

Confirmed squad: De Gea, Romero, Johnstone; Fosu-Mensah, Jones, Bailly, Rojo, Blind, Young; Fellaini, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard, Mata, Mkhitaryan; Martial, Rashford, Rooney, Ibrahimovic.

Manager Jose Mourinho has elected to leave behind Michael Carrick, Matteo Darmian, Antonio Valencia, Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin, while Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw are injured.

West Ham United's Edimilson Fernandes in action with Manchester United's Bastian SchweinsteigerWest Ham United’s Edimilson Fernandes in action with Manchester United’s Bastian Schweinsteiger

Despite his recent return to the first team fold Bastian Schweinsteiger was not available for selection as the Red Devils did not register him as eligible to play in the competition.

Manchester United beat Zorya 1-0 at Old Trafford through a Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal, and the Ukrainians are bottom of the group with two draws and three losses.

United are playing to confirm qualification and even get top spot should Fenerbahce fail to beat Feyenoord.

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores their first goalManchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores against Zorya