Manchester United will play Galatasaray at Rams Park in Istanbul on Wednesday in a Group A match. United must win to have a chance of advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals.

As we enter the penultimate matchweek of the season, the Red Devils have three points, putting them in last place in Group A. In October, they were defeated by Galatasaray 2-3 at Old Trafford. However, two weeks later, they won 1-0 against FC Copenhagen. Just earlier this month, Erik ten Hag’s squad lost 4-3 to FC Copenhagen in Denmark, unable to capitalise on that triumph.

With five victories in their previous six Premier League games, including a 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday night, Ten Hag and company will be looking to get revenge for their humiliating 3-2 loss to Galatasaray.

Manchester United Team News

Marcus Rashford will sit out Wednesday’s match for Manchester United due to the one-game ban that UEFA handed him for his red card in United’s 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen. After sitting out the match against Everton due to a muscle injury he sustained before the international break, Rasmus Hojlund is already on the team’s flight to Turkey and could see action there.

The matchday squad for Everton did not include Antony since he was unwell, but he has since recovered enough to be named to the traveling squad.

Last week, Mason Mount became the latest player to suffer an injury, joining the ranks of Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, and Lisandro Martinez.
Predicted Man United lineup vs Galatasaray (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper

Andre Onana has been progressively improving over the past month or two, getting past his clumsy showing in front of goal. After keeping a scoreless draw with Everton over the weekend, he’ll be looking to put Turkey to bed as soon as possible.

Defence

Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof will likely remain Manchester United’s central defensive pairing as the team returns to a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Luke Shaw is expected to be fit to play again after returning from a lengthy injury layoff over the weekend. While he’ll continue to play left defense for Manchester United, Ten Hag may choose Aaron Wan-Bissaka over Diogo Dalot to stop Wilfried Zaha.

Midfield

After making a strong impression in Sunday’s Premier League debut against Everton, Kobbie Mainoo may get another opportunity to start for Manchester United in midweek. Together with Sofyan Amrabat, the teenager might play as the double pivot in the center of the field, where they will be responsible for protecting the back four and creating chances for the strikers in the final third.

The Galatasaray defense could have a tough time dealing with Scott McTominay’s late box runs and potential high-field operations.

Attack

As a tactical option, Bruno Fernandes might be moved to the right wing in place of Marcus Rashford, who is suspended, and Antony, who was out from the last game due to an injury. The left winger Alejandro Garnacho will start after scoring a fantastic bicycle kick goal in Sunday’s match against Everton.

After Rasmus Hojlund’s return from injury, Anthony Martial may once again be required to spearhead Manchester United’s assault, with Hojlund set to play a role later on.

While at Rams Park, Martial will be aiming to add to his hat trick from the 3-0 victory over Everton.