A resurgent Manchester United will travel to RAMS Park in Turkey to take on the hosts Galatasaray on Wednesday for the penultimate Champions League match of Group A. The clash is scheduled to kick off at 17:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Manchester United’s Resurgent Form
Manchester United’s form in the Champions League has been poor. Out of the four matches they have played in Group A, Erik Ten Hag’s men have won once and lost three times.
The three points they have collected mean that they are rooted to the bottom of the group, a point behind Copenhagen and Galatasaray at four points, who are second and third respectively.
However, the Old Trafford side have shown signs of a resurgence in recent matches. They beat Everton 0-3 away from home in the first match after the international break, making it three consecutive wins in the Premier League, accompanied by three clean sheets.
In this run, Ten Hag’s men beat Fulham 0-1 away from home before overcoming Luton Town 1-0 at Old Trafford, before dispatching Everton 0-1 at Goodison Park.
Manchester United travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray in much better shape. Ten Hag will hope and expect that his charges will be in good spirits and ready for a tough examination at RAMS Park.
Bet hereGalatasaray’s Home Comforts
RAMS Park will be the venue for Galatasaray on Wednesday, a cauldron of noise and support for the Turkish side as they look to make it a double over Manchester United in Group A.
Galatasaray are on four points after four matches, they are a point ahead of Manchester United, and a win will ensure that the Old Trafford side cannot catch them on the table.
Depending on the outcome of the other match in the group – Bayern Munich versus Copenhagen – Galatasaray could be a shoo-in to make it into the quarter finals with a home win.
The focus for Galatasaray will be to repeat the performance they displayed at Old Trafford on matchday 2. They will look to be energetic, compact, solid, and aggressive in their approach.
This approach will involve the crowd and make Manchester United uncomfortable. Galatasaray will also know they will face a more confident Manchester United side on Wednesday.
Injury Report
Manchester United
Ten Hag still has a lengthy injury list to contend with ahead of the trip to Turkey.
Left-back Tyrell Malacia (unknown injury) and right winger Amad Diallo (knee injury) are not ready for a return to action ahead of the Champions League outing on Wednesday.
Manchester United will miss the services of Lisandro Martinez is still out of contention; the 25-year-old is sidelined with a foot injury. Defensive midfielder Casemiro is also out of consideration with a knock.
United will also be without attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen (knee), Jonny Evans (hamstring), and attacking midfielder Mason Mount (unknown injury).
Striker Rasmus Hojlund is also a doubt with a hamstring strain keeping out since November 11, 2023. Marcus Rashford will serve his suspension, meaning he will miss the trip.
Galatasaray
Davinson Sanchez is nursing a hamstring; the 27-year-old center-back will be unavailable for the home clash against Manchester united on Wednesday.
Galatasaray will also miss the services of Abdulkerim Bardakci, who is sidelined with an unknown injury he picked up on November 24, 2023.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United
A. Onana; L. Shaw, V. Lindelof, H. Maguire, D. Dalot; K. Mainoo, S. McTominay; A. Garnacho, B. Fernandes, M. Rashford; A. Martial
Galatasaray
F. Muslera; S. Boey, V, Nelsson, K. Aylan, K. Karatas; T. Ndombele, L. Torreira; B. A. Yilmaz, D. Mertens, W. Zaha; M. Icardi
Prediction
Manchester United will win the away match and leapfrog Galatasaray into second place on the Group A table.
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