Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended making wholesale changes to field the club's youngest ever Premier League lineup in Sunday's 4-3 loss at Brentford, saying the club's focus is entirely on their Europa League campaign.

Ruben Amorim admitted he was ‘really concerned’ about the injury Matthijs de Ligt sustained in Manchester United’s 4-3 defeat to Brentford. United’s dismal Premier League form continued on Sunday as a much-changed Red Devils team were beaten in a seven-goal thriller at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Ruben Amorim confirmed one Manchester United star won't be risked in the Premier League before their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao - potentially giving another prospect a big chance

Manchester United ’s starting line-up at Brentford is the youngest the club have ever named for a Premier League fixture. Manager Ruben Amorim made eight changes from Thursday’s 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final, resting a number of key players ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Manchester United slumped to a club record-extending 16th Premier League loss this season on Sunday, while Champions League-chasing Newcastle needed an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brighton.