Manchester United announced the 20-man squad for the Europa League, and Mount's injury worsened and he missed the match! Goblin or debut

Manchester United departed for Istanbul on Wednesday in preparation for the Europa League group stage against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce the following day. Boss Erik ten Hag is once again facing injury crises, with Mason · Mason Mount delaying his return, defender Evans sidelined through injury, and youngsters ·Harry Amass and Habeeb Ogunneye · being called up to the 20-man squad and are sure to be substitutes and expected to make their senior debuts.

UEFA has stipulated that there will be 12 substitutes in the Europa League, however, United's list suggests that there will only be nine on the bench, including two substitute goalkeepers! Ten Hag has been particularly stretched in midfield as Mason Mount is unable to return, youngsters Toby· Collier and Dan · Gore are all injured, and Bruno ·Fernandes is suspended for red cards, leaving only Manuel· Ugarte, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro available. Ten Hag can only start with these three or select two of them and make a cameo for Zirkze, · Diallo or another striker in the number 10 position.

The 25-year-old £60 million midfielder has made just five appearances in all competitions this season, scoring and providing no assists. Mount last featured in a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in September, when he withdrew with a hamstring injury and has not been seen since. Manchester United claimed over the weekend that he and Luke · Shaw were "making progress in their recovery from injury", but Ten Hag has now confirmed that he will not be able to return as scheduled. "I think we'll have to wait a little longer, that's what we expected." Ten Hag said, "I think he'll be back soon."

Including Mason Mount, United have nine injured players out for this game. Defensively, United don't have many options either. The 36-year-old has not been in training since picking up an injury in the weekend's win over Brentford. Mazraoui, Lisandro· Martinez, De Ligt and Diogu · Darlow are expected to be the starting defenders, with Victor Lindelof, 18-year-old right-back Ogunaiye and 17-year-old left-back Armas on the bench.

Manchester United's forward line is now the most aligned and all players can participate. Ten Hag said: 'The available players have to get the job done and they have what it takes to do the job. I think we have enough experienced players in the squad and we have a lot of experience. We're getting injured more often but we need to look forward and the game will have a great atmosphere, which should be the fuel for the team, the game will bring a real challenge, but that's motivation and it's good for us.'

Ten Hag is confident that United still have a chance to win the Europa League this season, just as opposition manager Jose Mourinho did when he was in charge. 'After he left, we won the domestic cup but didn't have a European title, so that's a goal for us as well, something we want to achieve and we have a great chance this season.' 'We have quality but we have to win games, Europa League has a new format, we played two games, we got two points and we know what we have to do to win games.'

Despite a record poor start to the season, the United boss says the season has just started and there is no need to rush to judgment. "The season has just started and we have drawn two games. In our first season, we won a lot of European competitions, and last season it was clear that we won the domestic cup competition over the European competition. But we are confident and confident that we can succeed and win in the Premier League and in Europe." Ten Hag said.

Reflecting on the comparison between himself and Jose Mourinho, Ten Hag said: "Jose Mourinho and me, we have won a lot of trophies in the last few years, but you have to prove yourself every year and you are always criticised when you don't win the title. We know we have enough experience, professional football is all about winning, and when you don't win, criticism comes. But in the end, it's all about how well the season ends. Jose Mourinho has a lot of experience, he will lead this team to the best form, he will succeed and so will we. We believe Manchester United is on the right track, we are on the right path and we will achieve our goals."

Fenerbahce also has two Manchester United veterans, Fred and Amrabat, as well as more former Premier League players. Ten Hag commented: "Fenerbahce is a strong team, there are good players, we know a little bit, Fred has been with Manchester United for a long time and has a lot of experience, we won the Carabao Cup with him; Amrabat won the FA Cup with us and he was also excellent at the World Cup; Tadic and I worked with me at Ajax and we won a lot of trophies. The opponent has so many good players with so much experience, and there are experienced coaches. We don't underestimate or overestimate our opponents, we have to play our game well. We love playing in this environment and as a professional we always look forward to playing against good teams and taking on challenges."

Manchester United visiting Fenerbahce squad: Andre · Onana, Altay · Bayindil, Tom · Heaton; Amas, Darlow, Mazraoui, Ogunaye, Lima, De Ligt, Lindelof; Ugarte, Eriksen, Casemiro; Diallo, Antony, Garnacho, Rashford, Wheatley, Hojlund, Zirkze.