Despite Manchester United’s failure to halt Manchester City’s treble charge, there is still hope for the Red Devils. City will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday, and three former United players could stand in their way. Romelu Lukaku, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Matteo Darmian all struggled during their time at Old Trafford but now have a chance to preserve United’s history by preventing City from matching their treble-winning season of 1998/99.
Lukaku, who remains the fifth most expensive player in United’s history, had a bright start to his career at the club but suffered a dip in form that ultimately led to his departure. He has since regained form and could face City with a point to prove. Mkhitaryan, who arrived at United with high expectations, was a major let-down during his two seasons at the club. However, he has since found success in Italy, and his respect for United could motivate him to protect their place in history. Darmian spent four years at United but struggled for game time. He has since helped Inter win the Serie A title and played a key role in their run to the Champions League final.
While these former United players may not have always been appreciated by fans, they now have the opportunity to make a significant impact and potentially prevent City from achieving their treble. United fans will undoubtedly be behind them more than ever on Saturday night.