Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.
03.10.2023 - 18:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's UEFA Champions League group stage tussle with Galatasaray at Old Trafford this evening.
United, who have not faced the Turkish outfit for more than a decade, will be looking to get back to winning ways after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. Joachim Andersen scored the only goal of the game to condemn the Reds to a fifth defeat in their opening nine games this term.
It means that Ten Hag will be determined to see a reaction from his players this evening as they go in search of their first European victory of the campaign. The Dutchman, surprisingly, has decided to change very little to the side that was beaten by Palace three days ago, making just one change.
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Hannibal Mejbri has come back into the side, meaning Facundo Pellistri has dropped out. It looks as though Bruno Fernandes could start on the right flank.
Meanwhile, the likes of Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony, who returned to training at the weekend, have been named among the substitutes. However, the likes of Sergio Reguilon and Kobbie Mainoo remain unavailable for selection.
Having made the decision to make just one change to the side that was beaten at the weekend, Ten Hag will be hoping it has the desired impact, as he will no doubt be hoping for a much-improved performance to accompany a positive result. It is the inclusion of Hannibal in the starting line-up that has attracted the most attention from United's supporters in the immediate aftermath of the team news being confirmed.
Below, MEN Sport has had a close look at what some of United's supporters
Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.
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