A SOMBRE Manchester United squad arrived at the airport for their flight to Stockholm ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final with Ajax.
The Premier League side were bussed to a secure location out of sight to the public in the wake of the horrific tragedy at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester arena last night.
Jose Mourinho‘s men will face the Dutch giants just days after 22 innocent people were killed by a suicide bomber.
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The Red Devils are eyeing a first European title since they won the Champions League in 2008, but the recent terror attack has left the city in mourning.
United held a minute’s silence in memory of the victims in training today before their flight to Sweden, while the club also cancelled a pre-match press conference.
Speaking of the attack, Mourinho said: “We’re all very sad about the tragic events last night; we can’t take out of our minds and hearts the victims and their families.
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“We have a job to do and will fly to Sweden to do that job. It’s a pity we cannot fly with the happiness we always have before a big game.
“I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one.”
It is believed that armed police will protect the squad at Friends Arena, while anti-terror cops have built an impenetrable ring of steel around the stadium.
Before the players arrived at training this morning, they had their cars checked by security with growing fears a football club will be targeted by terrorists.
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