Patrice Evra will miss the Europa League final to attend his sister's funeral.
Evra's beloved Manchester United will offer to guarantee the Champions League qualification with the victory on their Premier League rivals Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday evening.
Evra, 44, would be present in Bilbao, but will miss the match because of the death of his sister, who recently lost her 20-year-old battle with cancer.
The Frenchman said: “Hello guys. I was supposed to come to Bilbao for the final person in person to show your support, to share my positive energy.
“But unfortunately I have to go to Paris for my sister's funeral on the same day as the final.
“She was 56 and fought against the cancer for 20 years.”
A deeply sad Evera, who was one of the 23 brothers and sisters, then insisted on the troops of Ruben Amorim to show the same power that his deceased sister showed to end their gloomy season in a high.
He continued: “Resilience, fighting. That's what I want from you tomorrow. Just fight, blood for this shirt.
“For fans, for the staff, for the people in Manchester, for fans around the world, there is no excuse. This is your duty tomorrow.
“I think your coach is someone in which I support, someone I believe in. Even if we win or we lose, give something guys.
“It will be a tough game. Tottenham also has a lot to lose.
“They are in the same position in the competition as we are.
“They have not won a trophy, so this is a huge opportunity for them. But this is not an excuse. We are husband United.
“You know how many fans are going to travel the whole world and believe that they will celebrate after the game because they believe in you, no matter what happens.
“Because we can do it guys. So as I say, bleeding for this shirt, history.
“Think of the people, your family or whatever, there is no other way to win.
“Don't be selfish. It's a qualification in the Champions League, so we can prepare for the future next year.
“So guys, you know, I'll be far away. I count on you. “
Evra receives dozens of participation after announcing his mourning.
One of his followers wrote: “Sorry for your loss.”
Another said, “I am so sorry for your loss, Patrice. You and yours send a lot of love and prayers!”
And another said, “My deepest condolences.”
They noticed: “Sorry for your loss, legend.”
Another chimed in: “Sorry for your loss, UNC Pat.”
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