It will be interesting to see what the mood will be like at Manchester United when the majority of their senior stars return next week.
Nine players were knocked out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage and are now enjoying seven days of downtime before they are expected back in training. Only two United players remain involved in the competition and will do so until this weekend.
Erik ten Hag's first job will be to lift the spirits of those who regret missed opportunities and who will be frustrated at how their national team commitments ended this winter. The prospect of a Carabao Cup tie against Burnley is hardly the captivating spectacle for them to rush back for, never mind for them to return to with a point to prove.
