The Reds fly to Bucharest on Wednesday afternoon, knowing that a win in our final league-phase game, at the National Arena, will ensure an automatic place in March's round of 16.

Ruben Amorim's men beat Rangers 2-1 last week to move up to fourth in the table, and could still finish as high as second, although a draw or defeat could mean we end up in the play-offs, depending on results elsewhere.

While Antony joined Real Betis on loan in the aftermath of that encounter, Victor Lindelof is back in the squad and aiming to make a first appearance of 2025 after injury.

Luke Shaw returned to training on Wednesday, but it is still too soon for him to be involved.

Altay Bayindir played in goal against Rangers, although Andre Onana came back into the side for our win at Fulham on Sunday. Both keepers are joined by Tom Heaton in the Bucharest-bound group.

Amorim has shuffled the pack in defence recently, with Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Leny Yoro sharing the minutes at centre-back.

There have also been changes between games in midfield, where Toby Collyer and Christian Eriksen started against the Scots, and in attack, as Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have been vying for the no.9 slot.

Hojlund scored twice in our last continental away trip, at Viktoria Plzen, and no player has netted more than his five goals in the competition in 2024/25.

TRAVELLING SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Andre Onana.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro.

Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte.

Forwards: Amad, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

PRESS CONFERENCE DETAILS

Amorim is set to hold his pre-match media briefing in Bucharest from 19:00 GMT, with Yoro alongside him at the top table.

The press conference will not be shown live on MUTV because it clashes with our live coverage of the Under-21s’ English National League Cup match at Oldham Athletic.

Club reporter Adam Marshall will be on the ground in Romania to provide the breaking news and views.

The on-demand video will also be available to watch soon after the event has finished. Look out for our exclusive interviews with Amorim and Yoro on Thursday morning.