After a stalemate against Chelsea in the Premier League in the weekend, Manchester United turn their attention towards the Champions League again. The Red Devils will host last year’s semifinalist RB Leipzig, later tomorrow as both teams will go for all three points. Solskjaer has some tough decisions to make as some of the United players are growing impatient over not getting enough game-time.
The Red Devils played well against Paris Saint Germain last midweek to come out victorious from Paris. They will look to do the same this time around against Leipzig as well but it will be equally difficult against a balanced side. Nagelsmann has trained his side very well and they are one of the dark horses of his competition even after the departure of talisman Timo Werner.
Manchester United will be favourites to win this game, but it won’t be easy for the club. Leipzig are unbeaten this season and beating them will not be very easy as they have a solid defence and play high-pressing football. It will be a game with a good tempo to it as neither of the sides will just sit back and defend deep.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Date – 28th October Wednesday
Time – 8:00 PM BST
Venue – Old Trafford
TEAM NEWS –
Manchester United will be without the likes of Eric Bailly and Jesse Lingard but Maguire, Cavani, Greenwood and Martial should be fit. There is a growing impatience over Van de Beek’s situation, thus the Dutchman might start against RB Leipzig. It will also be interesting to see what system Solskjaer goes for after showing a tactical masterclass in Paris.
On the other hand, Leipzig have a lot of key players missing like Klostermann, Laimer and Halstenberg. Julian Naglesmann will look to give Manchester United a tough fight even though United will be expected to take all three points.
RECENT FORM –
Manchester United: W-L-W-W-W
RB Leipzig: D-W-W-W-W
