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– Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford is “one of the best players” around, says Sevilla boss Jose Luis Mendilibar.
– Rashford could return from a groin injury for United’s Europa League quarter-final return leg with Sevilla.
– The tie is delicately poised at 2-2 after United conceded two late goals in the first leg at Old Trafford.
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– “We’re not going to change our mentality or idea if Rashford plays or not,” Mendilibar said.
– He added: “Well, Rashford is one of the best players nowadays. We have to think about ourselves, respecting the opposite team but we don’t have to think about particular players.
– “If Rashford plays, it’s because he’s ready. If he’s not, another top player will play there.”
– Sevilla have won the Europa League on a record six occasions.
– They went 2-0 behind at Old Trafford before staging a late comeback as Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire scored own goals.
– “If I have to be honest, it’s not an easy game,” added Mendilibar about Thursday’s second leg.
– “It’s going to be a tough game. For me, we are tied 50-50. It’s true that the fans will help us but on the pitch it’s going to be 11 versus 11 players.”
– The winners will play Juventus or Sporting Lisbon in a two-legged semi-final on 11 and 18 May. Juventus lead 1-0 from the first leg in Italy.
