Manchester United's chances of advancing to the Europa League final have strengthened due to Athletic Club's significant injury setbacks, particularly the absence of key forwards Nico and Inaki Williams. United secured a convincing 3-0 lead in the first leg, with Bruno Fernandes netting two goals. Now, without their top scorers, Athletic faces an uphill battle to stage a comeback. Their reliance on players like the Williams brothers and Oihan Sancet, who contributed to more than half of their goals this season, adds pressure on the Spanish side. Meanwhile, United also juggles injury concerns but holds a strategic upper hand.
The absence of Nico and Inaki Williams for Athletic Club significantly enhances Manchester United's prospects of reaching the Europa League final, following a strong first-leg win.
Both Williams brothers were confident in their team's ability to overturn a deficit against Manchester United despite facing a challenging situation with injuries.
Athletic Club's injury woes, including missing their three top scorers, create a substantial hurdle for them in the upcoming second leg against Manchester United.
Despite their injury concerns, Manchester United have an advantage going into the second leg, having already secured a commanding lead in the first leg.
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