A run of huge matches against Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League plus Juventus in the Champions League Round of 16 starts tonight against United at Wembley (8pm).
Jose Mourinho’s men arrive in the capital in second place having stuttered slightly with draws around Christmas but now on the back of five wins in five in 2018 - and with Alexis Sanchez added to their attacking threat.
“The team is okay and ready to compete,” said Mauricio. “That’s most important. It’s a tough, important game against Manchester United.
“After the weekend (at Newport) all the players are ready to compete again.