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Champions League: Man Utd vs. Juventus team news, possible starting XIs, TV channel
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford to face his former club
All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo tonight as the Juventus striker takes on his former club Manchester United in the Champions League at Old Trafford.
The Portugal captain played six seasons for United during which he won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Fifa Club World Cup. After leaving the Red Devils for Real Madrid in 2009 he spent ten years in Spain and added four more Champions League winners’ medals.
Now at Juventus following his £99m summer switch from Real, Ronaldo will be looking to win a sixth Champions League title with the Italian giants. After two games Juve top group H with six points while United are in second with four.
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Speaking ahead of tonight’s clash, Ronaldo is confident that Juve can get a good result at Old Trafford but said they must respect Jose Mourinho’s men.
“They are a good team, they play at home,” said the 33-year-old. “We have our weapons. We are Juve. I think we have a chance. I think if we play the way the coach wants we have a chance to win the game. We have to respect Manchester United.”
Ronaldo also praised former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson for the impact the Scot had on his career. “It is special for me to return to Manchester,” he added. “Here I have many memories of victories and affection and in particular with Sir Alex Ferguson, to whom I send a big hug. He is a person who helped me so much.”
Team news and starting XIs
United boss Mourinho confirmed yesterday that Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez will not feature against Juventus tonight. The Manchester Evening News reports that academy prospect Tahith Chong, 18, has been included in the squad.
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Antonio Valencia may be an option to return in defence but there are injury doubts over Diogo Dalot, Phil Jones, Marouane Fellaini, Jesse Lingard and Scott McTominay.
The BBC reports that Juventus are without Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic and midfielders Emre Can and Sami Khedira.
Possible starting XIs and formations
How the two teams could line up tonight at Old Trafford, according to Goal.com:
Man Utd (4-3-3): De Gea; Lindelof, Smalling, Bailly, Shaw; Pogba, Matic, Fred; Rashford, Mata, Lukaku
