Manchester United build a temporary 'pop-up' dressing room near to their car park for away teams when they visit Old Trafford in Premier League restart
* Players from West Brom tried out Manchester United's new facilities last Friday
* A double pop-up dressing room has been erected at the top of the tunnel
* The space accommodates two big changing rooms to allow for social distancing
Manchester United have erected a temporary pop-up dressing room area for visiting sides at Old Trafford.
Players from West Bromwich Albion were able to test out the facilities last Friday prior to their two friendlies against United.
In accordance with Premier League protocols, an area has been allocated at the top of the tunnel entrance, near to the car park where visiting teams' coaches arrive.
The space accommodates two big changing rooms to allow for social distancing and has been kitted out with showers and an office area for the opposing manager and his staff.
There is then an exit into the tunnel area that leads out onto the pitch
Albion players and staff travelled to United in two coaches on Friday to allow for social distancing and to simulate a matchday situation while United players arrived already changed into their kit.
Other Premier League clubs are looking to add similar makeshift facilities as the season resumes this Wednesday.
Manchester United have erected temporary dressing rooms for away sides at their ground. They will not be the only Premier League side adding makeshift facilities at their stadium. The current away dressing room will not be able to accommodate an entire travelling side
Everton have allocated an area at the back of their Park End stand for opposing sides. Liverpool could find themselves celebrating their title win in a similar facility if results go their way and they win at their rivals on Sunday.
Social distancing guidelines mean for 25 people to use a room it would have to be around 112 square metres – far bigger than a number of changing rooms at grounds throughout the Premier League.
As a result, most teams with historic grounds will need to add similar facilities to accommodate visiting sides.
At certain grounds, both teams will not be able to use the tunnel prior to kick-off due to spacing issues. Liverpool are not expected to when they visit Everton.
Any feedback from West Brom will be utilised by United to ensure everything is in place for their first official visitors to Old Trafford, Sheffield United next Wednesday June 24 for a 6pm kick off.
The two clubs are vying for qualification to Europe. United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will not figure in the game though he will extend his loan at Bramall Lane until the end of the season.
Talks over the crucial next stage of his development have yet to prove conclusive though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he sees the 23-year-old as a future No 1 goalkeeper for Manchester United and England after an impressive season.
'Dean has made some great choices over the years and has developed fantastically,' said Solskjaer. 'We're looking at that in terms of where he's going to be next season, but as yet that has not been decided.
'This season has proved a great experience for him, he's done himself some favours with his performances, and proved he will be England's number one and Manchester United's number one at some point.'
Sheffield United want Henderson on loan again next season while there is interest from Chelsea and clubs abroad over any prospective permanent deal.
United already have David de Gea on a lengthy and wealthy contract and Henderson would not wish to return as a back-up keeper following his standard of performances this campaign.
De Gea is likely to start for United against Tottenham this weekend in a largely unchanged line-up to the one that figured before lockdown.
Fit-again Marcus Rashford is expected to start and Paul Pogba is in line for a return, albeit on the bench.
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