The Manchester United fans here in the Transfer Tavern are entirely confident about the club’s return to the Champions League tonight.
Indeed, our resident Red Devils expect nothing less than a win against FC Basel at Old Trafford this evening as Jose Mourinho looks to make a mark in the competition for the first time since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.
With United under pressure to compete in both the Premier League AND Europe’s elite competition, the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ has shuffled his pack somewhat as the Swiss come to town.
Tonight's #MUFC team… #UCL pic.twitter.com/WoxDJeKx7D
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 12, 2017
Ashley Young is handed a start at what looks to be right-back in place of Antonio Valencia, while Victor Lindelof makes a rare start by his early standards on the club’s books.
Paul Pogba is handed captaincy this evening, though the wonderfully devastating attacking trident of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Marital continues.
Having said all this, here’s a look at how United fans reacted to their team news.
https://twitter.com/OlulanuOkuneye/status/907665596212547585
Tony martial to ruin someone's football career again tonight #UCL #Mufc
— Vincent (@Agron_Vincent) September 12, 2017
I wonder who's martial gonna ruin tonight #MUFC
— JayCarl (@JayCarl26) September 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/imShouvikD/status/907664085793226753
Young should be more comfortable at right back than left back I suppose. I just hope he doesn't try & dribble in our half. #MUFC
— Simply the MUFC way (@Bleekster16) September 12, 2017
Nice to see Ashley Young back in the starting XI for United. #MUFC
— Michael Remeikis (@reMIKEis) September 12, 2017
Why not give Tuanzebe a go at RB instead of Ashley Young?! #Mufc #UCL
— MrPatel (@ily_patel) September 12, 2017
Welcome back @youngy18! Glad to see the 4-2-3-1 making a return & looking forward to Young crossing to @RomeluLukaku9 #MUFC #UCL #MUNBAS https://t.co/y25Zv3SEVA
— Matt The MUFC Fan (@MattTheMUFCFan) September 12, 2017
