Confirmed: Manchester United announce 22-man travelling squad for Galatasaray, Hojlund and young striker learn news
Manchester United have announced the 22-man travelling squad for their crucial Champions League encounter against Galatasaray.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United knows the stipulations of these remaining two group games. If they win their final two group games, which includes a tough home game against Bayern Munich, the Red Devils will be heading into the knockout stages.
However, based on their final two group games and the record they have had in this year’s competition, which is a solitary win from the four group games, qualification is unlikely.
A win in Turkey would do wonders for the Red Devils’ confidence but there is a scenario where they could qualify with a win and a draw, but results would have to go their way.
United’s squad
As mentioned, the travelling squad for tomorrow’s crucial game against Galatasaray has been released and, of course, the man of the moment Kobbie Mainoo makes the squad.
After a stunning performance against Everton, which really should have garnered the Man Of The Match award, the midfielder will surely be in line to start in Turkey.
Full Manchester United travelling squad:
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Andre Onana.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sergio Reguilon, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Bruno Fernandes, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Kobbie Mainoo, Scott McTominay.
Forwards: Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joe Hugill, Anthony Martial, Facundo Pellistri.
As well as Mainoo, Antony returns to the United squad as does Rasmus Hojlund following an issue he suffered during the win over Luton Town.
Stipulations for United
As mentioned, if the Red Devils win their final two group games they will qualify as Copenhagen and Galatasaray have to face each other in the final group game.
A win in Turkey and a draw against Bayern Munich might send the Red Devils through but they will have to rely on a draw between the Danish side and the Turkish side in the final game of the group as well as Bayern beating Copenhagen tomorrow night.
If United line up as they did at Goodison Park, they have to be confident that they can get a result in Turkey and with Luke Shaw, as well as a couple of injured first-team starters back in the squad, United have a chance.
