Manchester United can ensure automatic qualification to the Europa League knockout rounds by beating FCSB.

The top eight teams in the revamped Europa League table will qualify for the Round of 16 and United are currently in fourth position with just one game in Romania still to play.

United claimed a 2-1 victory against Rangers at Old Trafford last week thanks to a last gasp goal from Bruno Fernandes and they will be desperate to win against FCSB to avoid the Europa League play-offs, which would mean an extra two games and less time on the training ground.

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Ruben Amorim has discussed the importance of securing automatic qualification to the knockout rounds and United will train at Carrington on Wednesday before flying to Bucharest.

Journalist Cezar Titor spoke to the Manchester Evening News about Thursday's game on behalf of Gazeta Sporturilor, the biggest sports media outlet in Romania, and his thoughts are below.

Titor provided valuable insight into how United are viewed in Romania, FCSB's impressive campaign in the Europa League this season and what the travelling fans should expect.

What are the chances of FCSB winning against United?

"Given the excellent record of FCSB in this season's Europa League, I think the Romanian side can dream of a positive result against Manchester United.

"In most of the games, the team coached by Elias Charalambous was seen as the 'underdog', but managed to beat the likes of PAOK, Midtjylland, and Qarabag. As you said, United had some troubles against Viktoria Plzen. At this moment, I think that FCSB is a better side than the Czechs, so there is a chance for at least a draw."

Is the visit of United to Romania a big story?

"It is quite a story. Given the fact that Romanian sides haven't played in the Champions League for quite a while, and teams in the Europa or Conference League are sometimes not so strong, Manchester United returning to Bucharest is a really important event.

"Even though the Red Devils haven't lived up to their name in recent memory, United is still highly regarded and has a big fanbase in Romania."

What will the atmosphere be like at the stadium?

"Arena Națională, the biggest stadium in Romania, has been sold out for months, with huge interest in the game. Don't expect hell, like it was away at Galatasaray last season in the Champions League, but usually, FCSB fans create quite a great atmosphere.

"Also, expect a spectacular scenography at the start of the match. Considering that the opponent is Manchester United, the Romanians in the stands might put some pressure on Ruben’s players, although nothing they haven’t faced before."

Who are FCSB's most dangerous players?

"Daniel Bîrligea might be one of them, even though he has been out of form lately, failing to score in the last few games.

"Watch out for Adrian Șut, an excellent midfielder who also scored two goals from set-pieces in the last game against Qarabag. Although, I would say FCSB has excelled in defence this season. Even the wingers have defended tirelessly during European games, a true testament that the team has learned how to suffer.

"Târnovanu – Crețu, Ngezana, M. Popescu, Radunovic – Miculescu, Edjouma, Șut, Alhassan, Fl. Tănase – Bîrligea would be the probable starting XI for FCSB against United."