The manager’s decision to make a triple substitution early in the second half proved telling as Mason Mount scored twice from the bench

When Manchester United looked to be on the ropes against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night, it was the substitutions made by Ruben Amorim that enabled them to fight back and land the knockout blow. United still had a two-goal advantage following Mikel Jauregizar’s stunning long-range strike in the first-half.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted winning the Europa League will not save their season - and could make them one of the worst teams ever to lift the trophy. His side are as good as