Joshua Zirkzee, who had also been ruled out through the end of the campaign after injuring his hamstring, was a surprise appearance in team training at Carrington on Tuesday. Given the extended absence, the Dutch forward might be more likely to start on the bench in Spain, with Rasmus Højlund in line to start.

And then there were two sides still vying for the 20th and final place in next season's Premier League — Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the "richest game in sports," the Championship playoff final.