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    Victor Lindelof left Man Utd clash suddenly after son, 3, was rushed to hospital with serious head injury

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    VICTOR LINDELOF had to leave midway through Manchester United’s best game of the season – after his son was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury.The Swedish defender had been due to come on as an interval sub during the Red Devils’ Europa League clash with Lyon last Thursday.Victor Lindelof had to leave Man Utd’s clash with Lyon at half-time due to an injury to his sonCredit: GettyThe news was revealed by Maja Lindelof on social mediaHowever he was instead withdrawn, with Luke Shaw taking the 30-year-old’s place.United finally won the quarter-final 7-6 on aggregate after a miracle comeback in extra time, with Harry Maguire scoring a 121st-minute decider.Afterwards boss Ruben Amorim said Lindelof and fellow defender Noussair Mazraoui had pulled out of the tie for personal reasons.The Swede’s wife Maja has now revealed he had to race to his son Francis’ hospital bedside after the three-year-old suffered a grisly domestic accident.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMaja wrote: “An hour before the [Lyon] game started, our babysitter called and said they were in an ambulance on the way to hospital.”My youngest son Francis had split his entire head open.  He had been chasing his big brother Ted Louie at home, and fallen into our glass staircase.”His forehead was in two parts.  He was in hospital both Thursday and Friday.”He had to have plastic surgery to put his forehead back together.  He was put under anaesthetic.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”It is the first time I have experienced something like this happening with one of my children.”It was incredibly unpleasant, and not something I want to experience again.”The operation went well, and Francis is back on track.  He is a Viking, and back to normal.”Everyone was so worried, but he continues his life as if nothing has happened.”The doctors say he will have a big scar on his forehead.  But never mind – I’m just happy that it went so well.”Lindelof returned to the United side on Sunday as captain against Wolves.He was taken off straight after Pablo Sarabia’s goal as the visitors won 1-0 at Old Trafford. More

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      Man Utd’s horror season going from bad to worse after Wolves defeat… but stats reveal it could yet be a good omen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S defeat to Wolves earlier today was their 15th of what’s been a miserable Premier League campaign.Ruben Amorim’s rotated side were beaten 1-0 thanks to Pablo Sarabia’s 77th minute free kick.Man Utd endured another disappointing Prem outingCredit: ReutersRuben Amorim’s side have struggled for wins in the leagueCredit: RexThe Red Devils fell 1-0 to Wolves at Old TraffordCredit: RexWolves’ win saw them draw level on points with 14th-placed Man Utd, who are just two above West Ham in 17th.The Red Devils have now lost 15 league games in a season for the first time since the 1989-90 season.In that year, Sir Alex Ferguson’s side came 13th in the First Division.There were repeated calls for Ferguson to be sacked by United chiefs that season.READ MORE IN SPORTBut, in what could be a positive omen for United supporters, it ended in a cup final victory.The Red Devils won the 1990 FA Cup, Bryan Robson hoisting the trophy following a 1-0 final replay victory over Crystal Palace.Current United boss Amorim will hope that he can salvage this season in a similar manner by winning the Europa League.In January 1990, Mark Robins’ FA Cup third round winner at Nottingham Forest was subsequently hailed as having “saved” Ferguson’s job.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBryan Robson lifted the FA Cup in 1990Credit: GettyWhile there’s no suggestion that Amorim has been under any immediate pressure, Thursday night’s heroics against Lyon helped salvage United’s season.The Red Devils trailed 4-2 in extra time to the ten men of the Ligue 1 side at Old Trafford.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early Bruno Fernandes’ 114th minute penalty gave United hope, before Kobbie Mainoo levelled the tie with a brilliant 120th minute equaliser.In one of Old Trafford’s most remarkable moments in years, Harry Maguire then won it for Amorim’s men barely 60 seconds later, sparking delirium in the stands and on the bench.Man Utd will face Athletic Bilbao, who host next month’s final, in the Europa League semi-finals.Should they overcome the Basque side, they would meet either Tottenham Hotspur or Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt in the final.Asked for any positives following today’s defeat to Wolves, Amorim refused to sugarcoat his side’s situation.The Portuguese, 40, said: “We say to the fans the truth, that we lack a lot of things in our team, that we miss chances.Read More on The Sun”If we don’t score goals, we are not going to win. And we have a lot to do and focus on improving the team, step by step, and understanding that, until the end of the league [season], it’s going to be like this.”And then we need to do something.”Amorim, 40, has refused to sugarcoat his side’s situationCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘I just see one guy who is good in the box’ – Amorim to keep playing Harry Maguire as striker as Man Utd eye £100m prize

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is happy to keep playing as a makeshift striker so Manchester United stay on course for a £100million jackpot.The England centre-back did his bit to help ‘Make Amorim Great Again’ with an incredible 121st-minute winner against Lyon to secure a Europa League semi-final.Harry Maguire is keen to cause more late mayhem after his winner against Lyon put Man Utd in the Europa League semi-finalsCredit: AlamyThe makeshift attacker capped a MAGA-nificent comebackCredit: RexRuben Amorim says Maguire ‘knows how to behave’ in the boxCredit: GettyGlory in that competition would hand United a lucrative ticket to next season’s Champions League.But boss Ruben Amorim has a striker crisis with Joshua Zirkzee crocked and Rasmus Hojlund scoring just one goal in 27 games.Maguire, who has scored four key goals this season, said: “You can see that we’re probably short on attackers.“We had two attackers in Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus that gave everything out there.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We lost Josh, so if he asks me to go up there, I’m willing to go up there.“I do see myself as a threat and I do feel like I can cause problems and score a goal up there when the balls and crosses are coming in.”“I only got 30 minutes up there and it’s a lot harder than playing centre back.”Amorim has no plans to use Maguire as a forward from the start – but he has been impressed by the impact he can make.Most read in Europa LeagueMaguire saw plenty of the ball in both penalty areasBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKUnited’s boss has seen enough in training and in matches to know the £80m man is a useful attacking weapon when needed.Asked about the possibility of him starting up front, Amorim said: “To play a normal game, no. But in these moments it is something that is really important.Man Utd star calls out fans who left Old Trafford early before epic Lyon comeback with 15-word swipe“When I see Harry and put him as a striker, I just see one guy who is good in the box. He knows how to behave in that space.”United were staring at the prospect of no European football next season when ten-man Lyon took a 4-2 lead in the 109th minute at Old Trafford on Thursday.But the home side struck three times in seven minutes to turn the quarter final on its head – with Maguire stealing the glory with his winner.If United can beat Athletic Bilbao in the semis and then lift the trophy three weeks later then it would be huge for the Red Devils.Doing that alone would be worth around £14.8m for United while the Super Cup in Italy in August would bank another £4.3m.When I see Harry and put him as a striker, I just see one guy who is good in the box. He knows how to behave in that space.Ruben AmorimHowever it is the ticket to next season’s Champions League which will really prove to be invaluable for owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers.They would be guaranteed around £49m, due to their Uefa co-efficient,  while four home games would add another £20m in income.In addition, even an average season at Europe’s top table – such as the one neighbours City had this season – would see them pocket around £11m in prize money.If they reached the first knock-out round then that would be £5m more.The Europa League also brought the start of Maguire’s goalscoring exploits in October — a superb last-gasp header to level up a six-goal thriller in Porto.Then came February’s injury-time winner in the 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over his old club Leicester at Old Trafford.Rasmus Hojlund has netted just once in 27 games while fellow Red Devils’ frontman Joshua Zirkzee is now injuredCredit: GettyTeam-mates mobbed Maguire after he rounded off United’s sensational revival of three goals in seven minutes to KO Lyon in extra timeCredit: GettyThree weeks later, he nodded the decisive goal to spare United’s blushes against relegation-bound Ipswich at the Theatre of Dreams.So it should surprise nobody that he has used his bonce to good effect again — stooping to put his team into the semi-finals on an unforgettable night.Maguire, who seemed set for the exit door with West Ham under two years ago, added: “It’s an incredible feeling — I’ve obviously managed to do it a few times this year in the last minute, the dying moments.“There’s no better feeling than scoring here, particularly when it’s the match-winner.“I’ve had some amazing moments at this club, I’ve been here six years now. I’ve had some great times — and some bad ones as well.“That game pretty much summed up my time at the club.“It was a game full of emotion and the strangest, maddest game I’ve ever played in or witnessed.”United’s season of turmoil looked to be hitting a new low as they blew a 2-0 lead to trail ten-man Lyon 4-2 in extra-time.But three goals in seven minutes turned a topsy-turvy tie on its head, with Maguire stealing the glory right at the end.The Yorkshireman added: “This season has been so difficult for everyone involved, all the fans, players and staff.Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, seen congratulating scorer Diogo Dalot, were praised by Maguire for their incredible workrateCredit: Getty“It’s just been nowhere near good enough and when you get moments like that, and memories you create, it’s so important for the fans to go home with a smile on their faces.”The turnaround was so incredible you could not escape the feeling their name might just be on the Europa League.But they will need to perform far better to see off Ernesto Valverde’s impressive Athletic Bilbao outfit.The fact they shipped four goals at home will concern United manager Ruben Amorim.And just one of United’s seven goals in the tie with Lyon was scored by a striker — and that was Zirkzee, who has since suffered a hamstring injury.Maguire said: “We’ve got to do far better than that if we want to win this competition. We can’t be doing that and be leaving it to turn it around in that situation.I think they thought they had won it, the way they were celebrating. That gave us more of an incentive to turn the game around.Harry Maguire“But it does show great spirit, fight, togetherness. And that’s the one thing this group of lads is doing — they’re giving everything.“The worst feeling was that we felt we’d thrown it away, rather than lost the game at that moment.“Also how we managed to get ourselves into that situation.“Going into extra-time at 2-2, we obviously can’t get done on two counter-attacks like that when we’re playing against ten men. It’s criminal.”At that stage, United looked out for the count, even with a man extra. But the sight of Lyon wildly ­celebrating their goals and getting ready to mark a famous win seemed to ignite something inside United’s players.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordMaguire added: “I still thought there was a lot of time on the clock. “And it was the 109th minute when they scored the fourth.“I think they thought they had won it, the way they were celebrating. “That gave us more of an incentive to turn the game around.”In stark contrast to their Premier League form, United are the only unbeaten team left in European competition this season.Read More on The SunAnd lifting the trophy in Bilbao on May 21, would take them back into the Champions League.Should that happen, the inspirational Maguire’s latest late show will have been priceless.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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      ‘Getting tips?’ ask fans as Man Utd star Andre Onana spotted in stands at different sport hours after Europa League epic

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      ANDRE ONANA swapped football for rugby league as he took in Wigan Warriors vs St Helens on Good Friday.The Manchester United keeper spent his day off at the DW Stadium watching the Super League clash. Andre Onana was between the sticks for United’s huge 5-4 comeback win over LyonCredit: GettyFans couldn’t help but be cheeky after the goalkeeper was spotted at a rugby league gameCredit: Sky SportsOnana, 29, returned to the United team on Thursday night for their outrageous 5-4 extra-time win over Lyon.The Cameroon international has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer.He was rested by boss Ruben Amorim for Sunday’s 4-1 loss at Newcastle, with Altay Bayindir taking his place.But Amorim put faith in his No1 for the second leg against the Ligue 1 side, with Onana running over to celebrate United’s dramatic last-gasp win wildly with his boss on the touchline.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd just hours later, the former Inter Milan keeper was seen in the DW Stadium as the reigning Super League champions cruised to a 24-14 victory.And fans were quick to joke that Onana was “getting tips” from rugby stars on how to catch. One fan joked on X: “United’s new training plan for goalkeepers to learn how to catch and throw a ball?”Another brutally said: “Hope he’s looking for a career change.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third quipped: “Took him 45 minutes to get through the turnstiles as he kept dropping his ticket.”Despite speculation United will replace Onana in the summer, Amorim stuck behind his No1 on Wednesday.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatHe told reporters: “As a coach and former player first of all I try to do things that can help a player in this situation.”We speak about managing players physically but we also have to manage them also mentally.”We had one weekend where I felt it was better for Andre Onana not to play and a good thing for Altay [Bayindir] to play.”Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again.Onana has played in 31 Premier League games for United this term.He has kept 9 clean sheets, with 10 of those matches converting to wins.But he has picked the ball out the net 41 times, along with numerous errors leading to either chances or goals for the opposition. More

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      ‘It’s not a bad thing’ – Pep Guardiola aims sly dig at rivals Man Utd hours after their heroic Europa League comeback

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      PEP GUARDIOLA couldn’t resist a subtle dig at Manchester United following their Europa League heroics.The Red Devils somehow fought back to beat Lyon 7-6 in a chaotic quarter-final on Thursday.Pep Guardiola has made a cheeky dig towards Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyUnited secured a stunning comeback win over Lyon on Thursday in the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyGuardiola’s City have endured a tough season and could finish without a trophy for the first time since 2017. The defending Prem champions currently sit fifth in the table as they battle for a Champions League place.But the Spaniard appeared to make a subtle dig at City’s crosstown rivals as he looked forward to tomorrow’s game with Everton.Guardiola said: “It’s not a bad thing to be fighting for a Champions League spot.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“You could be in a very, very lower position in the Premier League if you have done few good things than we have done in these four, five months.”We could be 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th.”United currently occupy 14th place in the table and already guaranteed to have their lowest ever points total in the Prem.Amorim has failed to get his side firing domestically, with United winning just 10 of their 32 league games this term.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Portuguese boss hopes Thursday’s remarkable comeback can herald a change of mentality from his squad.And he revealed he’d been watching United’s 1999 Champions League final turnaround ahead of Lyon’s visit. Pep Guardiola says he’s a failure because Julia Roberts visited Man Utd Amorim told TNT: “I was watching the 99 documentary for inspiration.”The team were tired. At 4-2, you think it is over, but here it is never over. Here everything is possible.”This is one type of moment that can change a lot of things. Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again.”Sometimes we just look at the tactical and physical aspect. “But these moments can change a lot in the players’ minds.” More

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      Man Utd are Europa League no-hopers according to supercomputer… & that could blow shot of signing £100m-rated wonderkid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could need to win the Europa League to sign one of their top targets this summer – but the stats experts reckon their chances are slim.The Red Devils booked their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a heroic comeback win over Lyon on Thursday night, sealing a clash with Athletic Bilbao in the final four.Manchester United are only third favourites to win the Europa LeagueCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils advanced to the semi-finals with a dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon on ThursdayCredit: GettyUnited overturned a two goal deficit with THREE extra-time goals in a dramatic 5-4 turnaround sealed by a Harry Maguire header in the dying embers.But despite their monster status in world football and their momentum from the magic comeback, they are still THIRD favourites to win the competition.That’s because Opta’s supercomputer reckons both Tottenham and Athletic Bilbao have a better chance of lifting the trophy than Ruben Amorim’s side.After simulating the remainder of the Europa League 10,000 times, Opta have given the Red Devils 24.2 per cent of winning the tournament, only bettering the 12.4 per cent chance held by Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Athletic Bilbao are thought to be second favourites with 28.5 per cent chance of success, and Premier League rivals Spurs are the most likely to end their 17-year wait for silverware – given a 34.9 per cent chance of becoming European champions.Falling short of success in Europe would make United’s season even worse than it already is.The Old Trafford outfit have already confirmed their worst ever Premier League points return and crashed out of both domestic cups.But it’s not just this season that failure could affect, but also the coming campaigns too.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThat’s because winning the Europa League comes with a place in next season’s Champions League – a prize worth at least £80MILLION.And according to ESPN, Man Utd’s interest in signing £100m-rated Southampton star Tyler Dibling will come down to whether they can top up their bank balance with European success.Boy Wonders: Is Southampton star Tyler Dibling the new Grealish?United are reportedly keen on signing the 19-year-old, who has also been linked to Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.However Saints have slapped a £100m asking price on the winger, who has scored two goals and registered one assist in 28 Premier League appearances this season.Man Utd chiefs are keen to bring in new talent up front and in midfield in the summer, areas that will have to take priority if they are unable to earn extra cash by winning the Europa League.Southampton are thought to want £100m for Tyler DiblingCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Had to let him go’ – Ruben Amorim gives Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui update after stars leave Lyon game early

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      RUBEN AMORIM has said he “had to” let his players go after Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui were forced to leave Old Trafford early last night.The Manchester United defenders both left the ground at half-time as the Red Devils pulled off a miracle comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the Europa League semi-finals.Ruben Amorim has given an update on Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof’s early exits from Old Trafford last nightCredit: GettyNoussair Mazraoui left the stadium at half-time having played the first halfCredit: RexVictor Lindelof was supposed to replace Mazraoui but also had to leave the groundCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side were without the pair as they scored THREE extra-time goals to come from 4-2 down and win the game.After the match Amorim revealed that the pair were both forced to exit the Theatre of Dreams due to personal matters.Now the United boss has given another update on the duo, explaining that they will be able to return to action for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Wolves.Asked about Lindelof’s absence, he said: “He’s available. He has personal issues like Nous [Mazraoui] so we had to let him go but everything is OK now.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I know that football is really important but there are things that are more important and then they will be ready to face the next game.”Amorim didn’t divulge exactly what issues the pair had encountered, but reassured fans that they are both fine.”Both [issues came to light] during the game and sometimes you don’t control these things”, he added.”Everything happened this season, but everything is OK now.”Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordSunSport understands that both issues were independent of each other.Lindelof, 30, had been warming up at half-time and was due to replace Mazraoui.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early However, the Swedish international’s emergency meant Luke Shaw had to come on instead.United did just fine in the absence of Lindelof and Mazraoui as they pulled off one of the greatest European nights in Old Trafford history.Amorim’s side had blown their own 2-0 advantage to fall 4-2 behind to their French opponents with just over 10 minutes to play in extra-time.But a 114th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty was followed by goals at the death by Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire to keep Man Utd’s season alive and send Old Trafford into a frenzy of celebration.Amorim had thrown 6ft 4in Maguire up front in the late stages to push for a winning goal.And the gamble paid off when the England centre-back nodded the ball past Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri in the 121st minute to cause utter bedlam in the stands.Read More on The SunExplaining the decision after the game, he said: “We tried to put Harry Maguire up front because he is the only one who can score a goal with a header.”The sounds of the stadium was the best ever. Some people collect shirts, scarves, but I want to keep that sound, it’s the best sound in the world.”Harry Maguire scored a late winner to complete the comebackCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Build him a statue’ – Man Utd fans stunned as they realise £70m ‘flop’ single-handedly saved the day in Lyon clash

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      IN all the chaos of Manchester United’s thrilling 7-6 aggregate victory over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals, one star was initially overlooked for his huge role in the comeback.Bruno Fernandes spearheaded the fightback with a perfect penalty before Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire scored injury-time goals in extra time to seal a 5-4 win on the night and send Old Trafford into meltdown.Casemiro was the unsung hero of Man Utd’s win over LyonCredit: GettyThe Brazilian midfielder was labelled ‘the godfather’ for his displayCredit: GettyHowever, one star played an overlooked part in all three goals, Casemiro.After a strong start to his Man Utd career, the £70million Brazilian midfielder has rightly been criticised for many of his displays over the past two seasons, often looking leggy and making some high-profile errors to give away goals.But against Lyon, the 33-year-old showed off his class and guts by having a hand in all three of the Red Devils’ extra-time goals.Casemiro was firstly involved with the score at 4-2 to Lyon when he found his way into the box and was all set to score before he was fouled for the penalty, which Fernandes then duly converted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Real Madrid midfielder was then involved again as the ball was played into him on the edge of the box before he laid off a pass to Mainoo.The academy graduate, who turns 20 this weekend, then produced a deft touch to move inside his marker before curling a shot into the bottom-right corner and past goalkeeper Lucas Perri.And mere seconds after the restart, Casemiro picked up the ball in the left half-space, turned and started dribbling towards goal.He then lifted a perfectly weighted cross to the far post where Maguire had peeled away from his marker, which saw the centre-half nod home the winner.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAs well as his assists for the three late goals, Casemiro also had an excellent game in his less glamorous duties.He won the most duels (nine) and created the most chances out of any Man Utd player against Lyon, as well as racking up three tackles, winning possession seven times and making eight clearances.Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd Following the thrilling clash, fans highlighted Casemiro’s efforts during the emotionally draining 120 minutes of action.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Build Casemiro a statue, I didn’t even realise he assisted all three late goals.”A second said: “Two assists and a penalty won all in extra time. Casemiro, ladies and gentlemen.”A third added: “Never doubt the goat.”Another said: “Man United really did what we wanted to see from Real Madrid yesterday. Casemiro two assists in the Remontada, he still got the Real Madrid clutch DNA.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordA fifth said: “Uncle saw Rice against Real Madrid & wanted to remind everyone that the Godfather is still around.”A sixth said: “Genuinely thought I was watching 2017 Casemiro in the UCL tonight. That was a monumental performance from him, 120 mins of just excellence and then ends it with two assists and a penalty won in seven minutes?! Genuinely, wow.”Casemiro’s heroics to get Man Utd to the semi-finals will see him return to Spain to face a familiar foe in Athletic Bilbao, who defeated Rangers 2-0 on aggregate in their own quarter-final.However, he and his team-mates will be fighting against history, with Man Utd having not beaten the Spanish outfit since the Busby Babes graced the Old Trafford turf in 1957.Man Utd have played the Basque outfit four times overall, losing their most recent two encounters in 2012 under Sir Alex Ferguson.Read More on The SunIn general, they have a poor record against Spanish opposition, with only 23 wins from a total of 76 games – a win rate of just 30.26 per cent.The semi-final clashes will take place on May 1 and May 8, with the latter fixture once again coming at Old Trafford.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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      Amad Diallo brutally trolls Man Utd team-mates after Lyon heroics with X-rated Garnacho pop and dig at Onana ‘injury’

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      AMAD DIALLO brutally trolled his Manchester United team-mates after their Lyon heroics at Old Trafford.Man Utd clawed victory from the jaws of defeat against Lyon with three late goals in extra time, including an injury-time stunner from Kobbie Mainoo and a headed winner from Harry Maguire.Amad Diallo trolled his team-mates after their chaotic Europa League clash with LyonCredit: AFPAmad firstly took aim at Andre Onana for his ‘injury’ after Harry Maguire’s winnerCredit: TNT SportsOnana had sprinted over to Ruben Amorim and the bench to celebrate the goalCredit: GettyAmad then trolled Manuel Ugarte and Alejandro Garnacho in an X-rated social media postCredit: X @Amaddiallo_19Injured Red Devils winger Amad was at the stadium watching the game as the stunning match played out.Man Utd stars rushed to celebrate with Maguire following his last-gasp winner to send the Red Devils into the Europa League semi-finals.But goalkeeper Andre Onana headed over to the subs’ bench to hug manager Ruben Amorim and back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.However, with a few moments of football still to play after the winner went in, Onana fell to the floor with his leg lifted in the air and arms sprawled out either side of him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 29-year-old, who was reinstated in the starting XI after being dropped for the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, appeared to be suffering with cramp when Maguire came over to help him stretch.Of course, it could just have easily been a time-wasting tactic, copying the actions of Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri when the French outfit were winning the game.Regardless, Amad managed to find a screenshot of the moment and shared it on his Snapchat account.The 22-year-old accompanied the photo with a quartet of emojis; two crying faces and two crying with laughter faces.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAmad then also took to X and blasted his team-mates for putting him and all United fans through the emotional wringer.He shared a dressing room selfie alongside Manuel Ugarte and Alejandro Garnacho and accompanied it with an explicit and typo-riddled caption, doubtless a symptom of the excitement from the game.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early It said: “UNITER WILL NEVER DIED, congrat manu for your’re s*** goal, f*** Garna for that miss, you gaves us pain heart.”Ugarte had scored the opening goal on the night following a stunning move which saw Bruno Fernandes spin in behind before passing the ball inside to Garnacho.The Argentine then took an exquisite touch to dribble round two defenders before squaring it back to the unmarked Ugarte for a tap-in.But after the interval of regulation time, Garnacho had the chance to kill the tie completely as he raced through on goal.He managed to successfully cut the ball back behind the scrambling defender, leaving him one-on-one with Perri with the entire goal to aim at.But he was somehow unable to finish the golden chance as he struck the ball directly at the goalkeeper instead of tucking it into the corner.A goal there to make it 3-0 on the night would have all but killed the tie as a contest, meaning the Lyon comeback would have been far more unlikely to ever come about.The explicit post has now been viewed 4.4 million times and liked 141,000 times, though the off-the-cuff nature of it left some fans wondering whether it was his real account.Amad has teased his comeback from injury on social media, with Amorim saying before the Lyon thriller that he hopes to have him available again next month.Like Amad taking aim at his team-mates, fellow crocked ace Joshua Zirkzee aimed a dig towards Man Utd fans who left Old Trafford early.Taking to Instagram, he shared a video of the deafening noise inside Old Trafford as the remaining United faithful cheered on the team.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUgarte scored a ‘s***’ opening goal for UnitedCredit: GettyGarnacho missed a glorious chance at 2-0 to effectively kill the game, which Amad said ‘gave us pain heart’Credit: GettyAnd in a swipe at the fans who left early, he captioned the video: “To all the fans who left when we were down. Have a listen to this.”Amorim told TNT Sports after the game he had watched some of the 99 documentary for inspiration before labelling the unbelievable match a “great night”.He said: “I was watching again the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for these moments. “It was a great night – 4-2 with one more player you think it’s over, but here it is never over. I felt here everything is possible.”However, the 40-year-old also had a harsh reality check for his squad after admitting they need to focus on Europa League.He said: “The reflection of the coach is the league. You can be good in European games but your reflection as a team is in the league and we are underperforming, but then we have to see the context.”We lack a lot of characteristics in our team – sometimes you want to push forward and you see that Garnacho is really tired but he’s the only one who can make transitions.”Physically is it a problem. When we play against European teams you can see we cope better with that – in the Premier League we suffer a lot.”He continued: “It is one type of moment that can change a lot of things. These kind of moments can change a lot in the players’ mind.”We have to be really focused on the Europa League and we have to take a risk with the kids in the Premier League.Read More on The Sun”We have to be tough on that and the fans have to understand our focus is on the Europa League.”Man Utd will face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the competition, with those matches on May 1 and May 8, with the latter once again being at home.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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