After previously playing for Man U between 2003 and 2009, he rejoined the Red Devils in the summer of 2021.
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Having only replaced Julen Lopetegui in October, Sampaoli has failed to turn Sevilla’s season around as they still find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle.
Napoli are currently enjoying a memorable season with Luciano Spalletti’s side on the verge of ending the club’s 33-year wait for a Serie A title.
As well as playing Real Sociedad in the group stages, United have been required to defeat Barcelona and Real Betis to reach the last eight.
The Nigerian international has cemented his status as one of the world’s most potent strikers at Napoli this season.
The 24-year-old has been in strong form for his Italian club during the 2022-23 campaign, finding the back of the net on 21 occasions in 26 appearances, in addition to providing four assists.
The Dutchman led United through an unbeaten February, recording wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester and Leeds as well as a draw against the latter.
Just days after a 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Liverpool, an unchanged Manchester United side responded fiercely in this first leg game to put one foot in the quarter-finals.
Osimhen has been in excellent form for Napoli during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring 21 goals and registering four assists in 26 appearances in all competitions.
The Nigerian striker has scored 21 goals and provided a further four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season, firing Napoli to the top of the Serie A table.
The Reds inflicted the Red Devils’ worst-ever Premier League defeat on Sunday, although their seventh and final goal was marred by unsavoury scenes as a fan ran onto the field.
The Denmark international midfielder, who is aged 31, collapsed on the field playing for his country against Finland.
The Nigerian has taken Napoli to the top of Serie A this season, scoring 19 times in 20 appearances in the league.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker has become a symbol of the Partenopei’s Scudetto charge this season, scoring 19 goals in 20 Serie A games and becoming a legendary figure in the Campania capital.
The 24-year-old Nigerian has been in excellent form for his Italian club during the 2022-23 campaign.
Ahead of the match, Manchester United’s last piece of silverware had been the Europa League six years ago.
The Gunners qualified for the last 16 of the Europa League directly by finishing top of Group A above PSV Eindhoven.
The Napoli forward has been in sparkling form this season as the Southern Italian giants lead Serie A and take Europe by storm.
The tie was delicately poised following a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, but Barcelona had the advantage in the 18th minute of Thursday’s affair when Robert Lewandowski converted from the penalty spot.