Bilbao Showdown: Absurdity at Old Trafford!…
Manchester United’s training ground looked more like a circus ring as four players performed the marvelous disappearing act before Thursday night’s juggernaut showdown with Athletic Bilbao. Adding to the theater, Matthijs de Ligt missed the antics — dodging training like a nimble acrobat — nursing a knee that hollered louder than a crowd of booing fans. Head coach Ruben Amorim, scratching his chin like a puzzled philosopher, admitted he had “no idea” if De Ligt would conjure an appearance for the upcoming gig.
Meanwhile, Jonny Evans seemed to practice his escape skills, arriving fashionably late like a diva to training, while Toby Collyer vanished like a ghost under the warm Carrington sun. Erratic artist Christian Eriksen conducted his own whimsical disappearing act only to reassure fans he’s as fit as a sousaphonist at a march. With others in tow, like Nosous Mazraoui dribbling precision passes like a wizard conjuring spells, young prodigies soared in, hoping to seize the day!
Amidst the magnetic hubbub, Chido Obi remained sidelined, as if auditioning for “Where’s Waldo?” while Ayden Heaven huffed and puffed away from the main jamboree, polishing his solo act. United’s magician squad — from spellbinding Keeper Onana to forward maestro Hojlund — sits in the driving seat with a 3-0 lead. Ready for action, hoping to convert the red tide into a thrilling finals encore, at Red Dreams Theatre!
