United fans react to good news as Ten Hag's get huge advantage ahead of the game

Across Manchester, the Red Devils are anticipating a great game of football on Thursday when they return back to Europa League action. The Red Devils will be facing FC Barcelona in the knockout round of the Europa League fixture this week.

The first leg sees United making the trip to Spain to face their all too familiar foe in Barcelona, who's currently in a rebuilding phase like the Red Devils. Club legend Xavi Hernandez's assumed the managerial role in the wake of Ronald Koeman's sacking by the club.

While Manchester United is climbing through the Premier League one position at a time and is six points behind the league leaders, Barcelona sits at the top of the La Liga table, 11 points about closest rival Real Madrid in second position.

According to the latest reports, Barcelona has been hit with injuries to two key players, Sergio Busquets, and Ousmane Dembele who will be missing tomorrow's game. United fans are delighted about the situation as it gives their team an edge for the first league fixture.

What other advantage does Ten Hag have?

With Busquets and Dembele out for Barcelona, Manchester United, and Erik Ten Hag get a huge boost with the return of Casemiro to action to after he missed their last two league games due to suspension. The Brazilian is also quite familiar with Barcelona and will be eager to use his experience to United's advantage tomorrow.