Manchester United faces Fenerbahce in the Europa League with a heavily depleted squad, missing ten key players, including Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and several defenders due to injuries and suspensions. Erik ten Hag remains optimistic, emphasizing the capability of the available players and the challenge posed by the match against his predecessor, Jose Mourinho, who leads Fenerbahce. Mourinho, while confident about his team's form, acknowledges Manchester United as one of the favorites to win the Europa League, highlighting the club's potential despite recent struggles. Comparisons between Ten Hag and Mourinho's tenures at United reveal similar challenges and results, though Mourinho's teams were noted for stronger defensive structures. The match is set against the backdrop of Mourinho's past with United, and the potential for United to break a poor European away record adds to the intrigue. Both managers are eager to prove themselves in this high-stakes clash, not only on the field but also in terms of their managerial reputations.