The UEFA Europa League returns on Thursday, Apr. 9 with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United looking to redeem their seasons.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Matthijs de Ligt has a foot problem that is "still being assessed" and they do not have the data yet to put a timescale on his return.

Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund said he does not like the narrative that a Europa League triumph would "rescue" the club's difficult season.

Manchester United's lone hope of salvaging anything from a terrible season lies in the Europa League, where success is vital to helping finance a rebuild of Ruben Amorim's underperforming squad."It's not the most important thing for Manchester United because we have a lot of things to do,

Ruben Amorim has named two Manchester United stars who ‘have to improve’, admitting he does not view Kobbie Mainoo as a ‘full player at the moment’. Mainoo enjoyed a breakout season at Old Trafford last year, establishing himself as a firm fans’ favourite and earning a place in England’s squad for Euro 2024.

Man United will resume their Europa League campaign with the first leg of their quarter-final tie against Lyon on Thursday night.

Although the Europa League has been a happier place for Rasmus Hojlund, his ineffective display against Manchester City prompts thoughts of a reshuffle, and while it may be soon in Mount’s recovery programme he showed enough in 20 minutes on Sunday to suggest he is worthy of a start.

Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic has hit back at comments from Manchester United's Andre Onana, describing the Cameroonian as "one of the worst goalkeepers" in the club's history ahead of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.

Ruben Amorim said ahead of the Manchester derby last weekend that Mainoo had returned to training and would be assessed ahead of the Manchester City game. He was not named in Sunday's matchday squad but his participation in the session before the clash with Lyon suggests he may be in contention to make a return.