Manchester United‘s players had a rocky 2020-21 season as they took a few steps forward in the Premier League, but suffered a disappointing defeat in the Europa League final against Villarreal.
Most of the players will be downcast after how the season ended, but some of them could regain their spirit and form representing their national team at Euro 2020.
There are a few Manchester United players who could make a major difference for their national teams in Euro 2020, which United fans would hope translates to good form for the club next season.
Here, we take a look at the top 5 Manchester United players to watch for in Euro 2020:
Top 5 Manchester United players to watch out for in Euro 2020
#1 Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes had a quiet second half of the 2020-21 season, but still finished as the club’s top scorer of the season. The Portuguese sensation will hope to perform well for his national team and forget about the miserable end to the season.
Fernandes doesn’t have a sensational goalscoring/assist record for Portugal like he has had at United, but that could change at Euro 2020, where his side could be one of the dark horses.
Fernandes could use the Europa League disappointment to spur himself and his national side to glory.
#2 Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba is a different beast in the colours of France compared to his performances with Manchester United. The World Cup winners are the favourites heading into Euro 2020 as they have one of the strongest squads with match-winners all across the pitch.
Paul Pogba vs Wales 🏴
🎥- @CompsMU pic.twitter.com/BVvvYULrCF
— PogbaXtra™ (@PogbaXtra) June 2, 2021
Pogba will most likely play alongside N’Golo Kante, who won plaudits for his performance in the Champions League final for Chelsea.
With the shackles off and the freedom that he is given, Paul Pogba could make a huge impact for Les Bleus in the Euro 2020.
#3 Harry Maguire
English manager Gareth Southgate will be sweating over the fitness of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, who missed the last few games of the season due to an ankle injury. Southgate hinted at the possibility of Maguire missing the opening game against Croatia.
The Manchester United skipper has thrived for his country as part of a back three. Maguire has been a constant fixture in the England starting XI over the last few seasons and is regarded as the team’s best central defender.
#4 Scott McTominay
Another Manchester United midfielder who is key for his national side is Scott McTominay, who has been a vital part of Scotland’s team over the last two years.
Scott McTominay best player on the pitch in that #UELFinal. Quite happy if Scotland settle on McTominay, Gilmour & McGinn as their midfield for the Euros.#TartanArmy 🏴 #MUFC
— Barry Anderson (@BarryAnderson_) May 26, 2021
McTominay has been deployed as a centre-back as part of a back three as well as a midfielder for his national side by former West Brom manager Steve Clarke.
The midfielder’s tenacity, strength, and dribbling ability will be needed in abundance as the Scots have a tough Euro 2020 group to navigate, as it includes England and Croatia.
#5 David de Gea
David de Gea‘s Manchester United future is uncertain as he and Dean Henderson are tussling for the No. 1 spot, and neither wants to play second fiddle.
The 30-year-old will likely be Spain’s No. 1 at Euro 2020. He could use the competition as an audition of sorts and show Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he is still a world-class goalkeeper.
Spain has a relatively easy group compared to other groups, with Sweden, Poland and Slovakia the other three teams in Group E.
