Manchester United defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof are set to return to Premier League action after early exits against Lyon.

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• Both left Old Trafford during Lyon game
• Amorim explained 'personal problems'
• Now set for immediate return

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The pair both left Old Trafford at half-time due to unrelated issues, with Mazraoui leaving the field during the break and his Swedish teammate – who had started on the bench – also being forced to vacate the stadium early. However, both players arrived at Old Trafford on Sunday morning ready to face Wolves in the Premier League.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It's unclear how much of a contribution Mazraoui and Lindelof will make against Wolves, with Amorim stating publicly that the team's progression to the Europa League semi-finals means he'll commit to rotating the squad and giving young players game time in the Premier League. Either way, United fans will be relieved to see their respective issues and both players back in contention.

• WHAT AMORIM SAID

  Discussing the defenders' absences during United's dramatic Europa League comeback, Amorim explained: "We had a problem with Nouss at half-time and Vic had a personal problem and he had to leave, so all this stuff happened during this game, but in the end it was a good game."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

  The Red Devils' domestic campaign is effectively over, with a lower mid-table finish looking increasingly likely and the only possible route to European qualification being a historic Europa League victory. Given their recent trials and tribulations, getting their hands on this trophy would be a huge achievement, so you can understand Amorim's decision to prioritise the competition above all else.

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