Fenerbahce is ready to host Manchester United (The Red Devils) on Thursday in a UEFA Europa League fixture. Manchester United enters this match hoping to continue its form and dominance in the alternative league to the Champions League Football. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, has struggled lately and will look for a possible comeback from its slump.
Match Details
Match: Manchester United @ Fenerbahce
Stadium: The match will take place at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
Date & Time: Fenerbahce vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 8 pm BST kick-off on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United: Europa League Preview
Manchester United’s Premier League campaign started tough, with several draws and defeats. They currently sit in the 12th spot in the domestic league, far below their standards. Not only in England, but the Reds are also struggling in the UEFA Europa League, making the situation even worse. Fenerbahce is on a better run than the English elites. They are in the 13th spot in the Europa League with two matches played so far and hope to perform even better.
Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United: Team News
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce has been hit with a major setback as left-back Jayden Oosterwolde ruptured his ACL during last weekend’s match against Samsunspor. He joins an already crowded treatment room with Cengiz Under (groin), Ismail Yuksek (shoulder), Bright Osayi-Samuel (foot), and Irfan Can Egribayat (muscle) all sidelined. On top of that, Filip Kostic, Oguz Aydin, Bartug Elmaz, and Levent Mercan have been left out of the club’s Europa League squad.
Manchester United
For Manchester United, there’s a mix of good and bad news on the injury front. Leny Yoro (foot) has returned to training but remains unavailable, along with Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire (both out with muscle issues), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Mason Mount (knock), and Toby Collyer (undisclosed). Casemiro’s status is still up in the air after he limped off against Brentford with a calf concern. If he’s fit to play, he could join Manuel Ugarte in midfield, freeing up Christian Eriksen to step into the number 10 role instead of suspended captain Bruno Fernandes.
There’s a possibility that Noussair Mazraoui could return to the right-back spot, pushing Diogo Dalot over to the left. Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee still vies with Hojlund to lead the line as the central striker.
Possible Starting XI
Fenerbahce’s possible starting lineup: Livakovic; Djiku, Soyuncu, Becao, Muldur; Amrabat, Fred; Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin; En-Nesyri
Manchester United’s possible starting lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Casemiro; Garnacho, Eriksen, Rashford; Hojlund
Fenerbahce vs. Manchester United: Prediction
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, remains confident they will earn the three points. The Reds are expected to dominate the match. Fenerbahce has to impress defensively by maintaining a solidified line. Can Fenerbahce go against all odds to take a point and upset Manchester United on Thursday? We’ll have to wait and see.
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