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Manchester United hold Europa League press conference ahead of Barcelona clash

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Watch again as Manchester United hold a press conference ahead of their Europa League clash with FC Barcelona.

The Red Devils are set to face the Spanish team on Thursday evening (16 February) at the Nou Camp.

Ahead of the game, Barcelona coach Xavi described how impressed he has been by the way Erik ten Hag has transformed United and helped turn Marcus Rashford into “one of the most dangerous players” in Europe.

“He changes things offensively, defensively, everyone’s working very well, so it’s a tough rival for us and he’s a very interesting coach,” Xavi said of his rival.

Barca, the current LaLiga leaders, are running amok domestically and host a United side - who have been transformed by the Dutchman’s changes to culture and quality on the field - on good form.

The Spanish side will be without Sergio Busquets and Ousmane Dembele on Thursday due to injury.

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