Eriksen and Casemiro to start in midfield?
Nathan Salt at the Estadio Do Dragao, Mail Sport:
Suggestion here that Eriksen and Casemiro will start together in midfield
'Two academy boys with the Chelsea squad to face Gent'
Kieran Gill at Stamford Bridge, Mail Sport:
Two academy boys with the Chelsea squad tonight in Tyrique George and Kiano Dyer, as I’ve just seen them rock up with the seniors.
Didn’t spy Nicolas Jackson so suspect he’s being rested. Cole Palmer wasn’t included in Conference League squad submitted to UEFA as his minutes are being managed.
'It feels like we're regressing. All fans want is a bit of direction'
Paul Scholes, Man United legend, Mail Sport:
It's two-and-a-bit years now and I feel like there's no progression when teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal, are progressing all the time.
With United, it feels like the opposite - it feels like we're regressing. We're going the wrong way as results would suggest. All fans want is a bit of direction but there's a lack of hope. The team look so far off being anywhere near competitive.
Behind the scenes at the Dragao
The quiet before the storm. United - especially Ten Hag - will be hopeful of Porto's iconic stadium remaining rather quiet.
Maresca lays down a challenge for big-money misfits
Don't worry Chelsea fans, I haven't forgotten about you. Ahead of tonight's game against Belgian side Gent, Enzo Maresca challenged players on the fringes of his squad to impress.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, pre-match presser:
I think [Mudryk] did OK [against Barrow]. It's not just about Misha. We can say the same about Christopher Nkunku. We signed him like a big player — in this moment he is not playing Premier League football, but in football things change quick.
It's not about reliance on Cole [Palmer]. For us or any team in the world, Cole is an extra, something that you need. But we also need to protect some players. They need that.
Porto's formidable record at the Dragao
United's opponents tonight are no mugs. Despite playing in Europe's second-tier competition Vitor Bruno's side are a match for the very best - remember their tie against Arsenal last season?
Porto have started this campaign well and currently sit second in the league with 18 points from their first seven games. Most impressive is their record at home.
Porto have lost just ONE of their last 22 competitive games at the Estadio Do Dragao. Yikes.
Last time out in the Europa League
The magnitude of United clash against Porto tonight shouldn't be lost amid all the chatter about Ten Hag. The Red Devils had an awful campaign in Europe last season and finished bottom of their Champions League group.
This term, they started with an opening day draw with FC Twente. Defeat in Porto could leave United with a bit to do to ensure they progress from the League Phase. Imagine if they didn't. That would be something!
Why Ruud van Nistelrooy's position at Man United is raising eyebrows
The arrival of United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to Ten Hag's coaching staff in the summer has created some unwanted speculation, with the ex-striker now linked to the top job.
Mail Sport's SAMI MOKBEL has broken down the elephant in the room in the fantastic column so make sure you check it out below.
'As always when we are not winning, we are very disappointed and we are also mad'
Erik ten Hag, Man United boss, pre-match presser:
As always when we are not winning, we are very disappointed and we are also mad. Mad with ourselves and especially when you lose a game like Sunday. From the madness, we have to get motivation and go onto the next game.
Pressure. What pressure?
Good evening and welcome to Mail Sport's coverage of the action in the Europa and Conference League tonight. We're of course focussing our attention on the game in Porto, where Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is looking to stave off the threat of the sack.
The Dutchman has had to face days of unwanted headlines after Sunday's dismal defeat by Tottenham and it seems like he has only two games left to save his job. Defeat tonight, depending on the manner of it, could be the final blow.
Elsewhere, Chelsea welcome Gent to Stamford Bridge as they begin their Conference League journey. Enzo Maresca has left out a few high-profile names from the League Phase, such is their supremacy in the competition. So they'll be no Cole Palmer tonight unfortunately but that doesn't mean there won't be a ton of other exciting youngsters on display.
Key Updates
Eriksen and Casemiro to start in midfield?
'Two academy boys with the Chelsea squad to face Gent'
Maresca lays down a challenge for big-money misfits
Why Ruud van Nistelrooy's position at Man United is raising eyebrows
'As always when we are not winning, we are very disappointed and we are also mad'