Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Aaron Wan-Bissaka's unavailability for Wednesday's match against Villarreal appeared good news for Diogo Dalot who would finally be given his chance in an important tie for United.
But after a poor first-half display, things went from bad to worse for the United right-back as he was at fault for Villarreal's goal.
Wan-Bissaka was not available for selection as he is serving the first of his two-match ban after his red card against BSC Young Boys.
The Englishman has been under unfair criticism in recent weeks, but United will have sorely missed him in that tie as Diogo Dalot had been underwhelming, to say the least.
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