Manchester United might be desperate to keep away from any slip-ups after they tackle Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol within the Europa League this night.
Erik ten Hag’s facet have began their European marketing campaign poorly this season, dropping their Group E opener 1-0 to Actual Sociedad at Outdated Trafford final Thursday.
Brais Mendez scored the one objective from the penalty spot and the Pink Devils should reply on Thursday night.
They tackle Sheriff Tiraspol, the reigning Moldova Tremendous Liga champions, of their second group tie.
The Wasps, who’ve received their nationwide league title 20 instances within the final 22 seasons, beat Omonia Nicosia final week and are high of the group.
This would be the first time in United’s lengthy historical past that they may face a facet from Moldova.
Sheriff v Man United: talkSPORT protection
This Europa League Group E tie will happen on Thursday, September 15.
It will likely be held on the Zimbru Stadium and can kick-off at 5:45pm UK time.
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Sheriff v Man United: Team news
Marcus Rashford has not travelled with the United squad for their Europa League clash with Sheriff.
The 24-year-old, who has started the campaign in promising fashion for United, will stay at home, along with Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
None of the quartet trained at Carrington on Wednesday morning ahead of the flight to Moldova.
Erik ten Hag is otherwise taking a full strength squad, with Cristiano Ronaldo among the travelling party and Luke Shaw returning after injury.
Sheriff v Man United: Match facts
- Manchester United have scored at least once in each of their last 15 away matches in European competitions (28 goals) since failing to net against AZ Alkmaar in October 2019, the longest such run in their history. Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 11 of the 28 goals they’ve scored across the run (5 goals, 6 assists).
- Sheriff Tiraspol are currently unbeaten in five home matches in the UEFA Europa League (W3 D2), and have won their last two such matches without conceding a goal, defeating FC Zlín and Sporting Braga.
- This will be the first time in Manchester United’s history that they will face a side from Moldova. Meanwhile, they have won their last two matches when facing a team for the first time in Europe, beating Granada and Atalanta in 2021.
- This will be the first competitive meeting between Sheriff Tiraspol and Manchester United. Sheriff’s only previous meeting with an English opponent came in this competition back in 2013-14, losing home and away to Tottenham Hotspur during the group stages. Christian Eriksen played in both matches, registering an assist in the away game.
- Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has lost only two of his 20 away matches in major European competitions as a manager (W12 D6), against Getafe in February 2020 and Liverpool in December 2020.