Manchester United - Fenerbahce, forecasts, 20/10/2016
Manchester United - Fenerbahce, forecasts, 20/10/2016
Manchester United play with reluctance in the Europa League!
Manchester United started their participation in the Europa League with a loss of Feyenoord as a guest with 0: 1 and then beat hard Zarya with the same result at home.
At the time Man Utd is a series of 5 games unbeaten in all competitions, recording 3 wins and 2 draws in this period.
On Monday, the Red Devils ended 0: 0 Liverpool "Anfield" and on Sunday waiting new heavy visits in the Premier League - this time against Chelsea. This condensed program against serious opponents will most likely lead to solid rotations in the starting lineup the hosts for the upcoming match of the Europa League. Moreover, the Premier League remains the priority for the English giants.
Jose Mourinho commented: "Turkish our team play its last match on Sunday, and we - until Monday night. Chelsea has a week to rest, and we only two days. It is difficult for us, but the way things are and we must be ready. Thursday will face an opponent that has a chance of winning. If you do not go out with a composition that is strong enough we will have no chance. "
Wayne Rooney was left in reserve from Jose Mourinho in the last 4 matches of Manchester United. Some English media, however, predict that it will return up front in the upcoming game at the expense of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Fenerbahce stabilize their performance lately!
Fenerbahce is a leader in the group with four points after a draw with Zarya (1: 1) as a guest and victory over Feyenoord (1: 0) at home. For the Dutch it was the only loss occurred in this campaign.
Lanterns began the season poorly but are currently in a series of six matches without a loss.
A curious statistic is that 10 of the last 12 meetings Fenerbahce in Europa League completed in under 2.5 goals. As the last 4 tournament today their opponent Man Utd.
The upcoming match will be special for Turkish club striker Robin van Persie. He will face his former team United, which scored 58 goals over three seasons.