Manchester United summer signing can prove doubters wrong against player he replaced

Manchester United face Fenerbahce in the Europa League tonight. This is a key early game in the new competition format, and it also brings up a reunion with Jose Mourinho.

The former United boss took over at Fenerbahce in the summer, although there has already been some disquiet from a demanding fan base after five wins from eight in the early stages of the league season.

United have taken a 20-man travelling squad to Istanbul, which means Erik ten Hag will only select nine substitutes from a possible 12 under UEFA competition rules. Full-backs Habeeb Ogunneye and Harry Amass could make their debuts from the bench.

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Here are five things to look out for from tonight's game:

Ugarte vs Amrabat

Manuel Ugarte has had a slow start to life at Old Trafford following his £42million move from Paris Saint-Germain, but he is guaranteed another chance to impress in Turkey.

The Uruguayan has failed to oust Casemiro from the starting XI so far. His only starts have come against Barnsley, FC Twente, and Tottenham. He struggled in the 3-0 defeat to Spurs and has played only two minutes in the three matches since then.

But Ugarte, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are the only midfielders in the squad, and that trio looks certain to start. For Ugarte, it is a chance to show his class against the player he replaced in the United squad.

Sofyan Amrabat spent last season on loan at Old Trafford from Fiorentina and wanted to return permanently in the summer. United had the Moroccan on their shortlist but pushed hard to sign Ugarte instead. That