This article first appeared on ESPN FC on Feb. 24, 2017, and has since been updated.
Manchester United have been drawn against Russian Premier League side Rostov in the Europa League round of 16, presenting Jose Mourinho with precisely the draw he said he did not want.
The manager expressed concern earlier in the week before the Europa League draw took place over the scheduling of the FA Cup quarterfinal match against Chelsea on March 13, which will be played just four days after United play the first leg against Rostov away from home.