Fenerbahçe vs. Manchester United: Match Preview
In the UEFA Europa League, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe hosts English giants Manchester United.
Under the management of Erik ten Hag, the ‘Red Devils’ have fallen short of expectations in the Premier League this season but have drawn their Europa League matches against Porto and Twente.
Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, started the competition with a win against Union Saint-Gilloise and secured a draw away at Twente. Aiming for success both in Europe and the domestic league this season, Fenerbahçe looks to overcome Manchester United with the support of their fans.
FENERBAHÇE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED: REFEREE
The match between Fenerbahçe and Manchester United will be officiated by French referee Clément Turpin.
FENERBAHÇE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED: KICK OFF, DATE
Following a draw against Samsunspor in the Turkish league, Fenerbahçe looks to bounce back with a victory over Manchester United.
The match will take place on Thursday, October 24th, at Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, kicking off at 10:00 PM local Turkish time.
FENERBAHÇE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED: LIVE STREAM, BROADCAST, TV CHANNEL
The match, in which Fenerbahçe hosts Manchester United, will be broadcast live on TRT 1 in Turkey.
FENERBAHÇE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED: HEAD TO HEAD
Fenerbahçe and Manchester United have met 6 times so far, with 4 matches in the UEFA Champions League and 2 in the UEFA Europa League.
In the group stage of the 1996-1997 season, Manchester United won 2-0 in Istanbul, while Fenerbahçe claimed a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, thanks to a goal by Elvir Bolic.
In the 2004-2005 Champions League season, the home teams prevailed, with Manchester United winning 6-2 at Old Trafford and Fenerbahçe securing a 3-0 win in Istanbul.
In the 2016-2017 Europa League season, Manchester United won 4-1 in England, while Fenerbahçe triumphed 2-1 in Istanbul.
FENERBAHÇE VS. MANCHESTER UNITED: PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Fenerbahçe: Livaković; Osayi, Çağlar, Djiku, Mert; Fred, Amrabat; Tadić, Szymański, Saint-Maximin; En-Nesyri.
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martínez, Dalot; Casemiro, Ugarte; Garnacho, Eriksen, Rashford; Højlund.
TWO ABSENCES FOR FENERBAHÇE
For Fenerbahçe, Jayden Oosterwolde and Cengiz Ünder are out due to injuries.
Oğuz Aydın, Filip Kostić, and Bartuğ Elmaz, who were not included in the UEFA squad along with Levent Mercan, will also miss the match.
Bright Osayi-Samuel, who missed the Twente away match due to a red card received against Union Saint-Gilloise, has completed his suspension.
MANCHESTER UNITED HIT BY INJURIES
Manchester United, who has earned just 2 points in this season’s Europa League, will be without several key players due to injuries ahead of their match against Fenerbahçe.
Six players are sidelined with injuries, and one player is suspended. Bruno Fernandes will miss the game due to suspension, while Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, and Toby Collyer are injured.
EUROPA LEAGUE STANDINGS
José Mourinho’s side started the UEFA Europa League with a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise and drew 1-1 away at Twente in their second match.
Fenerbahçe currently sits in 13th place with 4 points.
Manchester United, having drawn 1-1 at home against Twente and 3-3 away at Porto, holds 2 points and is in 21st place.
