Iyayi Atiemwen is set to return for Sheriff Tiraspol when the Moldovan champions take on Manchester United in their penultimate Europa League group game at Old Trafford.
The exciting winger missed Tiraspol’s match-day four fixture against Real Sociedad due to suspension but is expected to start against the Red Devils.
The 26-year-old, who has scored once in three appearances in the competition this term, will aim to make history by adding to his tally against the Devils, who need just a point to advance to the next round.
Atiemwen’s countryman Rasheed Akanbi, who will lead Tiraspol’s attack barring any last minute change, will hope to end his goals drought in the encounter.
The 23-year-old has scored once – against Omonia Nicosia – in four games.
In France, Nantes will be banking on Moses Simon to beat Qarabag and boost their chances of reaching the next round of the tournament.
Nantes, at best, will finish as runners-up in Group G with a win over their visitors, who are four points ahead of them.
Defeat for Nantes will see the French side lose four consecutive European games for the first-time.
Francis Uzoho is expected to keep his place in Omonia Nicosia’s starting line-up when they face Real Sociedad.
The Nigerian goalkeeper, who has been in goal for Nicosia in their last three games, will be desperate to keep his first clean sheet of the season after eight games.
He last kept a clean sheet against Doxa Katokopiasin in a relegation playoff game last May.
He has conceded eight goals in five appearances this term.
In Sweden, striker Victor Boniface will be aiming to continue his goals scoring form in the competition for Union Saint Gilliose when they take on Malmo.
After back-to-back scoring appearances in both September and October, including the match-winner against Malmo, the 21-year-old will be keen to add to his tally three goals in four games in the competition..
Boniface has had a fine season after scoring 19 goals overall in all competitions.
