Manchester United must overcome Real Sociedad by two or more goals on Thursday to finish top of their Europa League group and avoid a daunting knockout round play-off against a side from the Champions League.
But their task has been made even tougher after Erik ten Hag left three crucial players out of his travelling squad to Spain, although the Dutchman has since revealed the reasons behind his decision. Elsewhere, the Red Devils have added a second friendly to their mid-season training camp during the World Cup as preparations begin to step up.
Mirror Football takes a look at all the latest stories coming out of Old Trafford.
