It has been confirmed that United’s pre-match press conference will not take place and there will be minute’s silence before kick off, in light of the terror attack in Manchester on Monday.
Ajax have, however, undergone their media duties as planned.
It’s simple for Manchester United – a win against Ajax secures them Champions League football (and a shiny trophy!)
The 64th game of Jose Mourinho’s side season comes down to one match in Stockholm and it won’t be easy.
Ajax have scored 24 goals to United’s 23 en route to the final, but have conceded 15 goals to United’s eight and they are without a victory in their last six European games away from the Amsterdam ArenA.
This is United and Ajax’s fifth meeting in Europe; the past four produced two wins for each side.
And they’ve had plenty of time to rest and train following their Eredivisie season coming to an end on May 14.
Meanwhile, United only played their final match of the campaign on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace – although Mourinho did name a young side.
Former Red Devil Phil Neville has mixed emotions about covering the match after the attack on Manchester and feels some of United’s players will be affected more than others.
“When I was told I’d be working on this match, it felt like it was like Christmas Day,” said the 40-year-old. “But I don’t want to be at this game now, I want to be in Manchester.
“Players like Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard, they’ve been brought up in this city. Paul Pogba was brought up in the city from the age of 14. They will find it difficult.
“From what would be the biggest games of their careers – it doesn’t feel important. It’s now a game of football of 22 players and it should be enjoyed. Football, for 90 minutes, can bring a smile back on faces of people of Manchester.”
