Manchester United will be without defender Harry Maguire and midfielder Manuel Ugarte for Thursday's Europa League last-16 clash with Real Sociedad, coach Ruben Amorim said, as he seeks to salvage an otherwise dire season.

Manchester United have been hit with a new double injury blow ahead of tonight’s trip to Real Sociedad, with Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte both out of the Europa League last-16 first-leg tie. Maguire was forced off injured before extra time as holders United lost to Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford on Sunday and did not train ahead of Thursday night’s clash in Spain.

Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has dismissed the struggles of Manchester United, saying ahead of their Europa League clash: ‘If someone has us as favourites, they don’t know what football is.’ The Red Devils go to Spain for the first leg of the last 16 tie on Thursday night before a return leg at Old Trafford next week.