Van Bronckhorst not resting players

Feyenoord head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that he will pick a full-strength XI in their Europa league clash with Manchester United on Thursday.

The Eredivisie giants host the Red Devils at De Kuip hoping to inflict even further damage on Jose Mourinho's side, who suffered a derby day defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.

Van Bronckhorst admits he may be facing one of the best teams in world football but that won't intimidate his squad, who also play defending Eredivisie champions PSV in three days' time.

"Other than the long-term injured, I have a fit group to choose from," the Dutchman said in his pre-match press conference.

"Everyone can take part in the final training session on Wednesday evening and on Thursday I don't need to take account of the match we have against PSV on Sunday. And I won't."

Despite claiming he won't rest any key players, the former Netherlands international says their first priority is to secure a point in the opening Group A fixture.

"I call on my players to enjoy these matches, but first and foremost we want to get the right result. That's a great challenge for me and my players, because we are playing against one of the best sides in Europe and maybe the world," he said.

"You always have to adjust against a team like Manchester United. Not so much the system but we will have to be patient and not make any mistakes, because you will get punished at this level.

"Playing compact and not giving your opponents any space will be important on Thursday evening. And we will have to take the chances we get. It's going to be tough, but certainly not impossible."