Erik ten Hag’s side returned to the team hotel after the game and will train nearby before embarking for the flight home to Manchester on Friday afternoon.
United would usually set off for the UK within hours of the final whistle, and did so for our last European game, the 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova on 15 September.
The squad will be able to enjoy the warm weather in Cyprus for an extra day, though, with Ten Hag explaining his decision to remain on the Mediterranean island to reporters at the GSP Stadium.
“Because it’s best in relation to recovery and to preparation for the game on Sunday,” Erik said.