And while much of the post-match discussion centred around his replacement – Sekou Kone was his twinkle-toed best on his European bow for Man United – was Fitzgerald’s removal with 45 minutes on the clock and the tie over as a contest a hint at his involvement against PAOK 24 hours later?

Manchester United play host to Greek outfit PAOK Thessaoloniki in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are still search of their first European win of the season having drawn their first three matches against FC Twente,