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That Manchester United bumped into Leipzig means they have a chance in the Europa League. Tottenham coach José Mourinho does not like him.
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– Now Manchester United is one of the big favorites to win the tournament. Teams coming from the Champions League are always strong and normally do not belong to this level, said the Portuguese at the press conference prior to Thursday’s game.
Tottenham are already in Group J, but will host Simen Juklerød and Royal Antwerp in the battle for the group winner on Thursday.
– It’s the way it is – and it honestly adds more quality to the competition. From a sporting point of view, I think it is not fair that a team that does not triumph in one tournament has the opportunity in another, says Mourinho about United’s participation.
MANAGERS: Ole Gunnar Solskjær and José Mourinho. Photo: Getty Images / Getty Images Europe
Manchester United needed a draw to get out of the group but lost 2-3 on the road to RB Leizpig on Tuesday night.
– The group was very tough with PSG, Manchester United and Leipzig.
– We knew that it would not be easy for any of them, and we knew that there would be a very good team in that group and in the Europa League, says Mourinho.
Manchester United was not far from matching:
On Thursday, Molde will play away against Rapid Wien. One point will be enough to pass the group as number two behind Arsenal.
It will also be a loss of a goal if Molde scores at least one goal.
– Of course it can happen, but there will be another draw, says Molde coach Erling Moe about a possible meeting with Manchester United.
They will face Rapid Wien for a pure advance final at 18.55 tonight.
