Donny van de Beek is handed the rarest of rare starts for Manchester United with the Dutchman on the starting teamsheet as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men face off against BSC Young Boys.
Another change from the 4-1 win over Newcastle United is the return of Victor Lindelof in defence at the expense of Raphael Varane.
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Dropping down to the bench to make way for the Holland international midfield man is Nemanja Matic who had started last time around at Old Trafford against Newcastle.
Fred’s inclusion in the lineup for the visitors is another tinkering around done by Solskjaer with Mason Greenwood the man to miss out.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line in his second outing since Old Trafford return
The 36-year-old, who had signed for United in the final days of this summer’s transfer window, scored a brace on his second debut over the last weekend.
Ronaldo will be seen leading the line against the Swiss champions BSC Young Boys with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho his partners up top on the pitch.
Here is how both teams line up for todayβs Champions League fixture:Β
BSC Young Boys FC XI
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— BSC YOUNG BOYS (@BSC_YB) September 14, 2021
Manchester United FC XI
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2021
