Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his side's UEFA Europa League opponents FCSB are not on the same level as Premier League teams after a 2-0 win
Kobbie Mainoo inspired Manchester United to a win over FCSB on Thursday night, to send them into the last 16 of the Europa League, with his display catching the eye of boss Ruben Amorim
Mainoo has, until now, been deployed as one of the two central midfielders in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation but was moved up into an attacking midfield role to great success during Thursday’s match, with Bruno Fernandes dropping back into central midfield.
Ruben Amorim hailed Kobbie Mainoo's performance in a more advanced position as Manchester United beat FCSB 2-0 to confirm a spot in the Europa League last 16. ( More Football News)
Man Utd are unbeaten in Europe this season and won five successive games in the Europa League to cruise into the last 16.
Man United will face either Midtjylland, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad or Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Europa League after the playoffs draw on Friday.
Manchester United advance straight to the Europa League last 16 as Kobbie Mainoo scores one and assists another at FCSB.
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Amorim surprisingly axed Garnacho and Marcus Rashford from the United squad for the 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium in December.
United's win in Bucharest means they skip next month's play-offs, with a last-16 match awaiting in March against Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar or FC Midtjylland.
Are Manchester United turning a corner under Ruben Amorim? We’ll find out in their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday (9am ET, Fubo). The Red Devils won their third game on the bounce following their 2-0 victory over FCSB in the Europa League,