Manchester United have been drawn against Barcelona in the knockout play-offs of the Europa League, but Erik ten Hag already knows he will be dealing with a selection headache
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been dealt a huge blow before a ball of his side’s Europa League clash against Barcelona has even been kicked.
The Red Devils were drawn against the La Liga giants in the play-off stage of the knockout rounds. Barca will host the first leg at the Camp Nou in February, before the two sides clash at Old Trafford seven days later to decide the tie.
But Ten Hag already knows he will have to deal with the absence of one key member of his team when United travel to Spain. That is because Lisandro Martinez will be suspended for the clash at the Camp Nou, after picking up three bookings in the group stages.
His first yellow card came in the first game, with Martinez booked three minutes before the hour mark in the defeat to Real Sociedad. He was handed the same punishment during the thrilling away win at Omonia Nicosia.