However, Mount has returned to United training and while he missed Thursday’s win over Real Sociedad that sealed progress into the Europa League quarter-finals, Amorim has confirmed the 26-year-old will likely be in the squad for the clash at the King Power Stadium. "I think he is going to [be on] the bench," said the United boss.

Manchester United return to Europa League action tonight with their last-16 second-leg showdown against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford. With the tie delicately balanced after a 1-1 draw in Spain last week, Ruben Amorim faces key selection decisions as he seeks to guide his side into the quarter-finals.

Diogo Dalot has dropped an early team news hint ahead of Manchester United's Europa League match with Real Sociedad at Old Trafford tonight (8pm). The Reds will attempt to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in San Sebastian last week.