Ruben’s message: Get ready to give everything!

Ruben’s message: Get ready to give everything!

Get ready to give everything.

That is my only message to everybody involved with Manchester United ahead of tonight’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final decider.

Last Sunday, we were naturally disappointed by the nature of our Premier League defeat at Newcastle, but that is the past, and since Monday we have focused entirely on what we need to do tonight.

As we welcome Paulo Fonseca and Lyon to Old Trafford this evening, we all know what is at stake. The tie is currently level, so we have to win to progress, and to do that we will have to play well against a strong opponent.

We must play with our hearts and our heads, and that applies to the players, staff and supporters.

The advantage of being at home tonight is that we have the incredible weapon of a packed Old Trafford on our side, and that can make a huge difference for us.

This competition represents an opportunity for us to take something positive from a difficult season. There are two huge rewards on offer: the UEFA Europa League trophy and the chance to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Those are prizes worth fighting for.

But, tonight, we cannot look beyond the immediate challenge of beating Lyon, so we must all give everything we’ve got to reach the semi-finals.

* Ruben’s message is taken from United Review, the matchday programme at Old Trafford. Order your copy here for more essential reading. 

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