Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has already hinted at how seriously he will be taking the Europa League this season.
Following a poor campaign under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and latterly Ralf Rangnick, the Reds ended up finishing with their lowest ever Premier League points tally and a place in the B competition in Europe. United have been drawn in a favourable group with Real Sociedad, Sheriff and Omonia.
With such a pile-up of fixtures between now and the winter World Cup in Qatar, some clubs may opt to play weaker starting XIs in the Europa League. However, speaking back in May, Ten Hag seemed to hint at the possibility that he will be taking the competition seriously.
