Athletic Bilbao will miss new Manchester United star, claims Benitez

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera will be missed by Atletico Bilbao, according to Rafa Benitez.

The former Liverpool boss is in charge of the Napoli side that faces the Spanish team in a Champions League qualifier on Wednesday night.

And he says the side they come up against will only just cope without United's £34million summer signing, who tasted defeat on his competitive debut against Swansea on Saturday.

"He is a great player," Benitez said. "And his absence will surely be felt, but the strength of the team remains in its unity."