United have been 'disrespectful' by bringing youngsters to Kazakhstan for their Europa League clash
* Astana boss plays down suggestions that Man United have been disrespectful
* Solskjaer headed east with a young squad featuring very little experience
* The Red Devils have already sealed their spot in the Europa League round of 32
* And with a hectic domestic schedule, Solskjaer looks set to field youngsters
* However, Roman Hryhorchuk insists anyone that plays will be a high-level player
Astana head coach Roman Hryhorchuk rejected the suggestion that Manchester United have been disrespectful in bringing such an inexperienced side to Kazakhstan.
With progress to the Europa League round of 32 already secure and a hectic domestic calendar to balance, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has headed east with a young squad featuring very little experience.
Astana are already out of contention in Group L having failed to muster a point in their four matches, yet Thursday's visit of United remains a big occasion.
Astana boss Roman Hryhorchuk played down Manchester United's young squad for Thursday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put faith in youth for their Europa League group match at Astana
'I really like your mood, that you apparently expect young players to play worse or not on a level compared to our players,' boss Hryhorchuk said.
'I would like to reassure you they will definitely play very well, regardless of age.
'If they play within the squad of such a prominent team as Manchester United, then they are in a high level, they are high-level players.
'I can tell you they are very motivated to win, and they've got a chance to play in the Europa League. I do expect a very good game with them.'
Asked if it was disrespectful of United to bring so many young players, he said: 'I think disrespect isn't a proper word for that.
'We understand how far we are from Manchester United and, like any game, any squad competition, we understand that.
'If they are playing at Manchester United, they are high-level players. It's a serious game for us and our opponents are a very strong team.'
The hosts are without injured key man Marin Tomasov for the match at the impressive Astana Arena, where heating and a roof keeps away the sub-zero temperatures outside.
Astana midfielder Ivan Maevski said: 'We don't expect any challenges in terms of weather conditions.
'The stadium is covered and the conditions pretty comfortable for the game.
'We've played before in winter, especially in February when it is the coldest month, so we expect the game tomorrow to be very bright and cheerful.'
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