Rio Ferdinand has offered an expansive and deeply honest view of where Man United stand, the significance of their Europa League final against Tottenham, and what it means not only for the current squad but for the very identity of the club.
United's season has been dismal. They are currently sitting 16th in the Premier League, their worst-ever campaign having narrowly avoided relegation. Yet on Wednesday, they have a shot at continental redemption.
Victory over Spurs will secure United's third piece of major silverware in three seasons, having won the FA Cup last year as well as the Carabao Cup in 2023, and secure a place in next season's Champions League.