Live Updates, Man Utd-Basel: thrilling Youth Team clash ahead of Man U CL return
UPDATE 17.04 Man Ut'd's Youth Team is about to enter the pitch for the second half ot the game against Basel. The result is 1-1 at half time.
U19s: HT - #MUFC 1 FC Basel 1. United took the lead through Aidy Barlow but Afimico Pululu's chip means we're level at Leigh Sports Village.
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UPDATE 16.05 - Here you have the latest news on Basel.
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There will be many changes in the United side following Saturday’s draw with Stoke with both Eric Bailly and Phil Jones not being able to feature due to bans. Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof will both be handed their first starts of the season.
The Sweden star was praised by José Mourinho’s in yesterday press conference.
‘Victor is a very good player with very good potential and honestly, I think there are reasons for the other boys, Eric and Jones, to be worried.’ Mourinho said.
The Special One confirmed Marouane Fellaini will be selected if he is fit, the Belgian midfielder missed training due to an injury however he will face a late fitness test. Mourinho also confirmed David De Gea will be starting in net even though Sergio Romero was his preferred keeper for last season successful Europa League campaign.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Daley Blind, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marcos Rashford, Romelu Lukaku
Basel (4-2-3-1): Tomas Vaclik, Michael Lang, Marek Suchy, Manuel Akanji, Blas Riveros, Taulant Xhaka, Luca Zuffi, Renato Steffen, Moahmmed Elyounoussi, Kevin Bua, Ricky van Wolfswinkel