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Man Utd dominate UEFA's Europa League Squad of the Season

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24:  Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates victory following the UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United a
Image: UEFA's Europa League technical observers say Paul Pogba is the 'complete midfielder'

Manchester United dominated UEFA's Europa League Squad of the Season, with eight players in the 18-man selection.

Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored as United beat Ajax 2-0 in the final in Stockholm on Wednesday.

After the final, a squad of the season was chosen by UEFA's technical observers, which included former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, former Ajax player Cristian Chivu and ex-Finland manager Mixu Paatelainen.

United goalkeeper Sergio Romero was included in the squad after conceding just four goals in 12 appearances.

Defenders Eric Bailly, Daley Blind and Antonio Valencia also made the grade, along with midfielders Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

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Pogba was labelled as the "complete midfielder" by the technical observers, while Herrera was described as "extremely important throughout United's campaign".

Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed the final due to injury but, having scored five goals and provided four assists throughout the tournament, he also made the squad.

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He was joined up front by Ajax's Bertrand Traore and Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette.

UEFA's Europa League Squad of the Season

Goalkeepers

Sergio Alvarez (Celta Vigo), Sergio Romero (Manchester United)

Defenders

Eric Bailly (Manchester United), Gustavo Cabral (Celta Vigo), Jeremy Morel (Lyon), Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax), Daley Blind (Manchester United), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United)

Midfielders

Pablo Hernandez (Celta Vigo), Ander Herrera (Manchester United), Paul Pogba (Manchester United), Youri Tielemans (Anderlecht), Corentin Tolisso (Lyon), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Manchester United), Amin Younes (Ajax)

Forwards

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United), Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon), Bertrand Traore (Ajax)

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