Manchester United vs Copenhagen Preview (November 8, 2023)

Manchester United will face Copenhagen for the second time in the UEFA Champions League Group A on November 8, 2023. The Red Devils will be hoping to make amends for their disappointing draw in the first match and secure their first victory in the competition.

Copenhagen, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their solid defensive performance in the first match and cause an upset against Manchester United.

Team News

Manchester United will face FC Copenhagen in an upcoming Champions League match away from their home ground on Wednesday evening.

Following back-to-back losses against Manchester City and Newcastle, United managed to secure a crucial triumph against Fulham in the Premier League this past Sunday, although their performance left much to be desired.

The decisive goal from Bruno Fernandes during the later stages of the match secured the victory at Craven Cottage. United is now aiming for a consecutive win against Copenhagen, who narrowly suffered a defeat in the previous encounter at Old Trafford.

Despite Copenhagen's limited one point in the Champions League group, the team is brimming with confidence ahead of this game.

In terms of team updates, Casemiro continues to be unavailable due to a hamstring injury, and his recovery is expected to extend until the Christmas season. Conversely, Victor Lindelof will rejoin the team after missing the Fulham game due to illness.

Furthermore, young talent Kobbie Mainoo will not be participating in the match as he is engaged with the Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League.

STATS

• Manchester United have won their last five matches against Copenhagen in all competitions.
• Copenhagen have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches.
• Manchester United have scored in their last 12 home matches in the UEFA Champions League.
• Copenhagen have conceded at least one goal in their last six away matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Formation

Manchester United are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Antony forming a formidable attacking trio.

Copenhagen is likely to opt for a more cautious 3-5-2 formation, with Rasmus Højlund and Mohamed Daramy leading the line.

Prediction

Manchester United are the clear favorites to win the match, and they will be looking to secure all three points to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. However, Copenhagen are a well-organized and disciplined side, and they should not be underestimated.

Match Time

The match will kick off at 21:00 on November 8, 2023.

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