While not many Manchester United fans prefer international football over club football, plenty would agree that the March international break has come at a good time for Erik ten Hag's side given their heavy load of late.
Should United reach the finals of both the Europa League and FA Cup, they will play 19 more times this term - 12 in the Premier League, five in Europe and twice in the FA Cup. The Reds have already played 46 matches this season, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes playing in the majority of them.
Having already won the Carabao Cup this season, United - who are just a few wins away from guaranteeing a top-four finish - will be desperate to bring more silverware back to Old Trafford in Ten Hag's first campaign in charge. To do that, they will need to find a way to manage their players amid the hectic fixture schedule. Although some players relish playing every three days or so, others simply can't manage it.
