Ruben Amorim has made it a priority, resting players for Premier League fixtures, and United should reach the final having beaten Athletic Club 3-0 in the first leg of the last four clash last week. The Reds will hope to complete the job on Thursday at Old Trafford and set up a final with Bodo/Glimt or, more likely, Tottenham.

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United’s Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday is what is important after a 4-3 Premier League defeat at Brentford on Sunday. The Red Devils’ winless run in the league was extended to six matches despite a late comeback that saw Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo score consolation goals.

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United face a nervous wait over the fitness of Matthijs de Ligt. The United boss made eight changes as his side were beaten 4-3 by Brentford, with the match coming in the middle of the Europa League semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao.