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It is usually said that managers like having selection headaches but Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted he is finding it difficult to rotate his squad, due to the lack of European football this season.

The Reds missed out on a place in the UEFA Champions League when beaten by Tottenham Hotspur in last season's Europa League final and, after exiting the Carabao Cup at Grimsby Town, there have not been opportunities to hand more minutes to players.

Hence, the boss has reiterated it is an absolute priority to qualify for European competition next term, as United chase a fourth successive win, in Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest.

One thing that has pleased Ruben, though, is the way those not in the starting XI are supporting their colleagues, even if he understands their desire for more playing time.

"We need to go to Europe because of everything," he said, when addressing journalists in advance of the City Ground encounter.

"Our club needs to be in Europe, it's hard to have a very, very good squad. Imagine for me to have Kobbie Mainoo with that [many]...