Why Bruno Fernandes is the only choice as Man Utd captain
There are times when managing Manchester United does not seem the only impossible job at Old Trafford. The captaincy comes with an armband, a status and a guarantee of criticism, some of it from the club’s most iconic skipper.
Galatasaray vs Manchester United
Rasmus Højlund has become one of just seven players to score five or more goals in their first four appearances in the Champions League, group stage to final.
'We need the fans’ says Muslera
Galatasaray goalkeeper, Fernando Luslera says that the fans will play a big part in tonight’s clash against Manchester United and could help his team go on to win.
“We will be playing at home against Manchester United; we will need our fans there a lot. With their support, we want to win the remaining two matches to get through the group.” he said.
Testing conditions expected in Istanbul
Rain has consistently poured down in Istanbul making the under foot conditions very wet on the pitch at RAMS Park. Uefa have said that the match will go ahead despite a postponement being touted as an option.
Manchester United’s crucial Champions League game in danger after torrential rain in Istanbul
Manchester United’s crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray will be subject to a pitch inspection after hours of torrential rain in Istanbul left the match in danger of being postponed.
Uefa officials were forced to examine the surface RAMS Park after thunderous downpours on Wednesday afternoon, with the Group A clash set to kick off at 8:45pm local time (5:45pm GMT) this evening.
The Uefa Youth League match between Galatasaray and United, held earlier in the day and at a different stadium, was played during the torrential rain, which left the pitch sodden and the ball holding up on the surface.
Man Utd’s crucial Champions League game in doubt after torrential rain
There is set to be a pitch inspection in Galatasaray after heavy downpours throughout Wednesday afternoon
Manchester United team changes
Erik ten Hag makes four changes to the Manchester United team that defeated Everton 3-0 at the weekend. Aaron Wan-Bissaka replaces Diogo Dalot at right-back while Sofyan Amrabat slots into the midfield ahead of Kobbie Mainoo.
Marcus Rashford is suspended and Anthony Martial sits out so Antony and Rasmus Hojlund come back into the team.
Galatasaray line-up
Galatasary XI: Muslera: Boey, Bardakci, Kaan, Angelino; Ndombele, Torreira; Ziyech, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi
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