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Wednesday Briefing: The future for Mata & Herrera

During an interview with UEFA, the pair were prepared to accept this could be the last time they face each other on the field, with Juan hoping for a repeat of the outcome in the French capital, when United won 2-1 with a late goal by Marcus Rashford.

However, they could come head-to-head as coaches. in the future, after hanging up their boots, even if clearly they both still have so much to give as players and more ambitions to realise.

“Listen, we’re already 31 or 32 years old,” explained Herrera. “I’m not sure if we’ll ever meet again on the pitch.