Manchester United will welcome Galatasaray to Old Trafford for matchday two in Group A’s UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Manchester United’s Underwhelming Start to the Season
Manchester United lost their opening match in Group A by a thrilling 4-3 scoreline away to Bayern Munich.
Their league form has been underwhelming; they have won three times and lost four times in the opening seven rounds of fixtures in the Premier League.
Erik Ten Hag will hope to turn their form around when they face Galatasaray on Tuesday at Old Trafford.
Galatasaray’s Superb Start to the Season
Galatasaray opened their Group A action with a respectable 2-2 draw at home to FC Copenhagen; they will look to get their first win at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
In the Turkish league, Galatasaray have won six times and drawn once in the opening seven matches. Their unbeaten run means they sit at the top of the Super Lig, a point ahead of Fenerbahçe, albeit having played an extra match.
They will hope to extend their good form when they clash with Man United on Tuesday.
Injury Report
Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag has had to contend with a few absentees in the early parts of the season. The home clash against Galatasaray will not be different as Manchester United have a few absentees ahead of Tuesday’s kickoff.
Left-backs Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw will be unavailable for selection on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Malacia is out with an unknown injury. The 28-year-old Shaw has been nursing a muscle injury since August 23rd.
Bet hereRight-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is nursing a hamstring injury he suffered on September 16th. The 25-year-old is unlikely to be fit in time for Galatasaray’s visit.
Right winger Amad Diallo (knee injury) and central midfielder Kobbie Mainoo (ankle injury) are also out of the matchday squad that will face Galatasaray on Tuesday.
Erik Ten Hag will also be without center-back Lisandro Martinez, with the 25-year-old out with a foot injury since September 17th.
Left winger Jadon Sancho is suspended, which means the 23-year-old is out of contention for selection.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray’s injury list is not as long as Manchester United’s. However, they have a couple of players unavailable for selection ahead of the trip to Old Trafford.
Left-back Kazimcan Karatas twisted his knee on September 23rd and is unlikely to be fit in time to face Manchester United.
Attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech is unlikely to be available after he has been sidelined for the last two Galatasaray matches with an unknown injury.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United
A. Onana; D. Dalot, R. Varane, V. Lindelof, S. Amrabat; Casemiro, M. Mount; F. Pellistri, B. Fernandes, M. Rashford; R. Hojlund
Galatasaray
F. Muslera; S. Boey, D. Sanchez, K. Aynan, J. Tasende; L. Torreira, K. Demirbay; Tete, M. Akturkoglu, W. Zaha; M. Icardi
Prediction
After opening their Group A action with a loss away to Bayern Munich, Manchester United will look to get their first points in the Champions League this season when they host Galatasaray.
Erik Ten Hag’s side will look to play on the front foot, press, and dominate the ball. They will look to use pace down the wings to stretch the Galatasaray defense and allow the striker and midfield runners to get into good positions in and around the box.
Galatasaray will also look to be involved in the game by keeping some possession and playing on the counter when they do not have the ball.
Compact banks of four will allow Galatasaray to refed resolutely and minimize the passing lanes and space in behind for Man United runners. They will use transitions to attack and create opportunities for their attackers.
Manchester United will have enough to edge this match and get their first points in Group A.
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