Manchester United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.This season and next hang on whether United can complete the job against Athletic and go on to win the final against Tottenham or Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt,

Amorim made sweeping changes to his side for Sunday’s Premier League defeat to Brentford with youngsters Tyler Fredricson, Harry Amass and Chido Obi starting. Fernandes, Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund were rested but there was one fresh casualty with Matthijs de Ligt forced off in the first-half.

Manchester United will welcome Athletic Bilbao to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday evening. United are in an excellent position to reach the final after a brace from Bruno Fernandes and a Casemiro goal secured a 3-0 win in the first leg in Northern Spain last week.