In an unprecedented season, the winter tournament is currently unfolding in Qatar with the final no fewer than three days before our return to competitive action – against Burnley in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 21 December.
Although none of the Reds who are still competing in Qatar are by any means guaranteed a place in the final on 18 December, the turnarounds from their tournament conclusions to our first game back are set to be tight.
Erik explains this was addressed before the players joined up with their respective nations, and due to the unique nature of the campaign, he expects to see his players ready to pick up where they left off for United, whenever that may be.