FC Twente is the True David to Manchester United's Goliath
The Mighty Red Devils of Manchester United Are FC Twente's Opponent on Thursday
It is not every day that a team from the Netherlands gets to face off against one of the biggest names in world football. It is a great opportunity to learn, gain experience, and perhaps even pull off an upset.
FC Twente is the underdog in this match, but they are not without their chances. They have a strong team, and they will be playing at home. If they can play to their potential, they have a chance to win.
FC Twente manager Ron Jans has no illusions about the task facing the Eredivisie outfit in Manchester on Thursday night. The two clubs meet in the first match of their Europa League campaign with Manchester United heavy favorites to claim all three points.
"We know it will be very difficult," said Jans. "They have a lot of quality and experience, and they are used to playing in these kinds of games. But we will go there and try to play our own game and see what happens."
FC Twente will be without several key players for the match, including Michel Vlap and Ramiz Zerrouki. Vlap is suspended after being sent off in the last round of the Europa League, while Zerrouki is injured.
Manchester United will be without several key players of their own, including Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford. Pogba is injured, while Rashford is suspended.
Despite the absence of several key players, both teams will be confident of victory at the start of their 2022/23 Europa League campaign.
FC Twente will be looking to make a statement in the Europa League this season, and they will be hoping to start with a win against Manchester United.
The match will be played at Old Trafford, and it will be televised live on BT Sport.