Mourinho must give these 3 players a chance against Zorya

Memphis Depay

Ashley Young’s predicament is also one shared by Dutch international Memphis Depay.

There was a lot of optimism surrounding Depay’s arrival at Manchester United last summer after his £25 million move from PSV Eindhoven, such was the quality he showed for both his club and country.

But it just hasn’t happened for him.

Like Young, Depay has started just once this season – in the EFL Cup win over Northampton last week – but some of his better United performances have come in Europe, particularly in the early stages of last season’s ill-fated Champions League campaign.

He’s a player who has undoubted ability, and should get a chance on Thursday.