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Ander Herrera likens FC Basel to Ajax

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes FC Basel are similar to last season's Europa League final opponents Ajax because of the way they promote players from within their own Academy.

The Swiss side head to Old Trafford to kick off our return to Champions League action on Tuesday and, as part of his analysis of the Reds' Group A rivals during an interview with MUTV, Herrera is paying them maximum respect.

Jose Mourinho's men overcame Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm to qualify for the Champions League but the Dutch side showed their quality throughout the final.