Gonzalo Higuaín Napoli lost top spot in the Serie A on the weekend but will hope to bounce back in Spain as the Europa League resumes.

Chairman Rasmus Ankersen concedes the odds are stacked against Midtjylland for their Europa League last-32 clash with Manchester United.

Ronald Koeman Sadio Mane will not be leaving Southampton for Manchester United before the transfer window shuts, according to coach Ronald Koeman.

Jakob Haugaard Goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard has completed a move from Danish champions FC Midtjylland to Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.

Rafael van der Vaart Restricted to just two substitute appearances this season, Rafael van der Vaart is ready to call time on his spell with FC Midtjylland.

Midtjylland

AC Milan, Everton and Athletic Bilbao gained crucial first-leg wins in the Europa League play-offs, but there was a shock for Fenerbahce.

Borussia Dortmund and Napoli were among those to qualify for the last 32 of the Europa League with two games of the group stage remaining.

Dries Mertens will miss Napoli's game against Midtjylland after the Belgian attacker suffered a thigh injury.

As Liverpool prepare to welcome Sion to Anfield, Napoli received some good news on the injury front ahead of their Europa League clash.