"Maybe it is the hardest (draw) of the five we could have got. Lyon have won the French championship for the last six or seven years, which is incredible given the number of players they have lost over the last few years,” said the Scot.

"It will not be an easy game but hopefully, by the time we get there we will have all our squad available,” added Ferguson.

The Red Devils manager also revealed that he is hopeful he could get a good result in France “and then Old Trafford will be at a good volume to give you the advantage in the home match."