One man's misfortune is another's opportunity and Victor Lindelof will be hoping to make the most of his. The Sweden international has been a bit-part player for Manchester United this term but is set to be thrust into the limelight in a season-defining week.
Injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane mean they'll miss the Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday and much more besides - Martinez is out for the season and Varane will be missing for several weeks.
United visit Sevilla for the second leg of their Europa League last-eight tie on Thursday before an FA Cup semi-final against Brighton at Wembley.
With Harry Maguire suspended for the latter, Lindelof could easily start the next three matches. Also read: United make Europa League squad change amid injury crisis It would represent a change in fortunes for the 28-year-old, who has started only 15 games this term and just five in the league.