The Allianz stadium will welcome it’s very own Paul Pogba on this Wednesday when Manchester United travel to Turin in a crunch clash against Juventus.
United were thoroughly outplayed by same opponents in Old Trafford & it will be no surprises if they are done same in Turin.
Old Lady stands tall in Group H with United trailing behind. A point against Italian giants will be pivotal in securing qualification & give an edge well over their budding competitors, Valencia.
To defeat Juventus seems out of bounds. Not to forget, their dazzling forwards Ronaldo & Dybala or their pillar of strength Chiellini and Bonucci or even their game players Pjanic and Matuidi.
When and Where?
Date: November 7 , Wednesday
Time: 8:00 pm Bst
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Team News
Romelu Lukaku who did not feature in the game against Bournemouth this weekend is yet a doubt and most likely to be sidelined.
Juan Mata who has been quiet for last two games can be replaced by his Spanish compatriot Herrera to bring in pace and balance. However, Marouane Fellaini, Diogo Dalot and Antonio Valencia remain out.
For the hosts, Douglas Costa and Blaise Matuidi will be missing the game. For Mario Mandzukic, who returned to light training is not expected to feature in Turin.
Head to Head
Old Lady has faced the king of Old Trafford in 13 meetings.
The hosts hold an edge over visitors with 6 win in their name against United’s 5.
The teams when last met in previous month United had succumbed over Juventus’ in all three facets and lost 1-0.
Probable XI
Man United XI: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Lindelof, Shaw; Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Sanchez, Rashford, Martial
Juventus XI: Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Sandro; Bentancur, Pjanic, Matuidi; Dybala, Bernardeschi, Ronaldo
