Real Sociedad are reportedly expected to be without the services of seven first-team players for Thursday’s Europa League contest with Manchester United.

Imanol Alguacil’s side are currently top of Group E, three points ahead of second-placed Man United, with the two teams set to battle for first position this week.

Real Sociedad would claim first, and an automatic spot in the knockout round of the Europa League, providing that they avoid a two-goal defeat to Erik ten Hag’s side.