FC Basel 1:0 Manchester United

Gerald G · Nov 21, 2017

Android1974 said:
Group A: CSKA Moskva (6 points) v Benfica (0)*, Basel (6) v Manchester United (12)

Man. United will qualify (as group winners) with a draw. Their progress will be confirmed if CSKA do not win.

Basel will be through if they win and CSKA lose due to better head-to-head.

Benfica must win and hope Basel lose to stay in contention for a top-two place. If they fail to win they will be confirmed in fourth.

So, CSKA faces Benfica almost three hours earlier than us and, if the Russians don't win, we're qualified even before starting to play. Mourinho might decide on a different team if that happens. Anyone knows how earlier do the teams have to be officially declared?

Teams are announced at least 1 hour before kick off. But Jose would have selected the team before that, so I doubt it'll have an impact on the team selection.

Kapardin · Nov 21, 2017

If we get a draw, is top spot assured or just top two?

Apart from us, the race between CSKA and Basel for 2nd is quite interesting in our group. Don't think Benfica will make it, its' a tall order for them.

Darkhorsez · Nov 21, 2017

Kapardin said:
If we get a draw, is top spot assured or just top two?

Apart from us, the race between CSKA and Basel for 2nd is quite interesting in our group. Don't think Benfica will make it, its' a tall order for them.

That’s correct per UEFA site

Havak · Nov 21, 2017

Draw wins the group, we can rest players in both remaining fixtures and still finish first IMO. I don't think neither CSKA or Basel win both of their remaining fixtures anyway, at least not by the margin it would take to surpass us.

I'd say leave de Gea and Valencia at home, probably put Smalling, Pogba, and Lukaku on the bench - maybe Matic too. Would have been a nice game to bring Carrick back in, but it'll probably be the final group game at this rate when he's back.

Might be a bit of a shaky defence if we're putting out a CB pairing of Lindelof and Rojo, so it could be more defensive fullbacks in Darmian and Blind who get the nod with perhaps a midfield three of Herrera, McTominay and Fellaini. Zlatan upfront and some pace in the team with two from Lingard / Mkhitaryan / Rashford / Martial.

Romero
Darmian Lindelof Rojo Blind
Herrera McTominay
Fellaini
Lingard Ibrahimovic Martial

I do think Jose will probably field a slightly stronger side, however. Maybe Young on either flank, Smalling, Matic etc.

Android1974 · Nov 21, 2017

I think Mourinho wants to win all Champions League games and top the group with 18 points, just for confidence. So, I'm not expecting a second team in any of the remaining games. CSKA at home could feature plenty of non starters, though.

prath92 · Nov 21, 2017

Android1974 said:
I think Mourinho wants to win all Champions League games and top the group with 16 points, just for confidence. So, I'm not expecting a second team in any of the remaining games. CSKA at home could feature plenty of non starters, though.

We would get 18 points then surely?

Android1974 · Nov 21, 2017

prath92 said:
We would get 18 points then surely?

Right.

Jaap · Nov 21, 2017

I know it's a long shot but any Reds about with three spares for tomorrow?

pacifictheme · Nov 21, 2017

I thought we were on tonight. Shame.

prath92 · Nov 21, 2017

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red4ever 79 · Nov 21, 2017

Nice to have a game where there isn't much pressure. I am expecting to see the below start. The other 3 places are up for grabs. Potentially could see Tuanzebe, Mctominay also feature
De Gea
Lindelof
Blind
Rojo
Lingard
Miki
Fellaini
Herrera

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

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Bailly and Jones, Ok, but man seriously what's Carrick injury ?

prath92 · Nov 21, 2017

el3mel said:
Bailly and Jones, Ok, but man seriously what's Carrick injury ?

I think carrick is injured similar to Neville in 2011.

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

prath92 said:
I think carrick is injured similar to Neville in 2011.

Hmm you mean pretending he's injured ?

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

Some comments on Simon's tweet mentioned Bailly was actually present, according to the official twitter account photo :

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Don't know if these are new or old though.

Bwuk · Nov 21, 2017

Would like to see Zlatan given 45 mins, and Lukaku another start to try and get another goal to keep his momentum coming. Likewise with Pogba, give him time and sub off around 60 mins or so.

Romero
Darmian - Smalling - Rojo - Blind
Pogba - Herrera
Mkhi - Zlatan - Lingard
Lukaku

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

The official website confirmed Bailly was indeed absent today.

Mickson · Nov 21, 2017

I would like to see Shaw get a start, along with Tuanzebe. Lindelöf for Rojo after about 70 minutes, also give Zlatan 30 minutes or so for Lukaku. Problem is, when everyone is fit, that Fellaini needs to play, McTominay needs to play and so on. Anyway:

De Gea
Darmian - Tuanzebe - Rojo - Shaw
Herrera - Blind
Mata - Mikhi - Lingard
Lukaku

Bench: Romero, Young, Lindelöf, McTominay, Pogba, Martial, Zlatan

Dazzmondo · Nov 21, 2017

Predicted Lineup:

Romero

Darmian Lindelof Rojo Blind

Herrera Pogba

Mkhitaryan Lingard Rashford

Ibrahimovic

Bench: Pereira, Smalling, Tuanzebe, Fellaini, McTominay, Martial, Lukaku

Predicted Score: Utd 4-0 Basel (Pogba, Ibrahimovic, Rashford, Mkhitaryan)

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kthanksbye · Nov 21, 2017

Need to go on a run in the league, don't need to risk any of our first team players for this game. Play the ones coming back from injury and those who need to play to find some form.
Here's what I'd like to see.

Romero.
Darmian. Lindelof. Rojo. Blind. Shaw.
Herrera. Fellaini.
Mikhi. Ibra. Lingard.

What's the update on Bailly? Would like to have him and Rojo fit and playing most games in December.

MarchingOn · Nov 21, 2017

15/15 points

Waiting for that Round of 16 draw

doomy20 · Nov 21, 2017

Give Dave a rest, give Matic a rest, give Valencia a rest. I wouldn´t even put them on the plane.
I´d play Pogba, Ibra as long as they are able to according to their fitness level (perfect opportunity). I´d play Lukaku for maybe 60/70 mins, he can continue finding his form. Give some playtime to the ones who need it, talking about Rojo, Shaw, Lindelöf, Herrera.
All in all we should try to win without injuries, I´d be happy with a 2-0.

MarchingOn · Nov 21, 2017

Romero
Young Lindelof Smalling Shaw
Fellaini Herrera
Lingard Pogba Martial
Zlatan

KM · Nov 21, 2017

Any confirmation who all has travelled to Basel?

SachinJ22 · Nov 21, 2017

I would like Shaw to get an opportunity but he might not get a chance.

De Gea
Young Lindelof Rojo Shaw
Fellaini Tuanzebe Pogba
Mkhi Lukaku Lingard

Bench: Romero, Blind, Smalling, Matic, McTominay, Rashford, Ibra.

Ibra to come on after 60 minutes.

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

Confirmed squad members

David de Gea

Sergio Romero

Joel Pereira

Axel Tuanzebe

Matteo Darmian

Victor Lindelof

Marcos Rojo

Chris Smalling

Luke Shaw

Daley Blind

Paul Pogba

Scott McTominay

Nemanja Matic

Ander Herrera

Marouane Fellaini

Jesse Lingard

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Marcus Rashford

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Romelu Lukaku

Anthony Martial

OnlyTwoDaSilvas · Nov 21, 2017

Dazzmondo said:
Predicted Lineup:

Romero

Darmian Lindelof Rojo Blind

Herrera Pogba

Mkhitaryan Lingard Rashford

Ibrahimovic

Bench: Pereira, Smalling, Tuanzebe, Fellaini, McTominay, Martial, Lukaku

Predicted Score: Utd 4-0 Basel (Pogba, Ibrahimovic, Rashford, Mkhitaryan)

I like the look of that team for this game, based on the hope that it should be a fairly comfortable fixture. A lot of ball playing quality in that back 4.

dichinero · Nov 21, 2017

With the winter fixtures approaching, there would be no better time than to give some game time to Shaw, McTominay and Tuanzebe.

Player Red · Nov 21, 2017

Jaap said:
I know it's a long shot but any Reds about with three spares for tomorrow?

Check out the tickets thread.

pauldyson1uk · Nov 21, 2017

DDG has played in all the CL games so far , see no reason to change that.
I also see Pogba and Rojo both starting along with Ibra

IRELANDUNITED · Nov 21, 2017

I think Pogba will play, maybe just for 45 minutes tho. Zlatan and Rojo should start too.

De Gea
Darmien Lindeloff Rojo Blind
Fellaini Pogba
Lingard Miki Young
Zlatan

Kapardin · Nov 21, 2017

Would Lukaku be rested just immediately after he just scored a goal which could help him get back his form? Mourinho might think he needs to start and score again to get himself in gear.

Though of course, I think this game is ideal for Zlatan to start, if he is fit.

Random Task · Nov 21, 2017

el3mel said:
Confirmed squad members

David de Gea

Sergio Romero

Joel Pereira

Axel Tuanzebe

Matteo Darmian

Victor Lindelof

Marcos Rojo

Chris Smalling

Luke Shaw

Daley Blind

Paul Pogba

Scott McTominay

Nemanja Matic

Ander Herrera

Marouane Fellaini

Jesse Lingard

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Marcus Rashford

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Romelu Lukaku

Anthony Martial

Aside from Jones being injured (obviously) that's pretty much a fully fit squad. No excuses, we need to push on now and give City a run for their money.

McTominay should hopefully see some gametime this evening, along with Ibra and Rojo.

pauldyson1uk · Nov 21, 2017

Random Task said:
Aside from Jones being injured (obviously) that's pretty much a fully fit squad. No excuses, we need to push on now and give City a run for their money.

McTominay should hopefully see some gametime this evening, along with Ibra and Rojo.

The game is Wednesday.

KirkDuyt · Nov 21, 2017

3-0 hattrick Zlatan

Random Task · Nov 21, 2017

pauldyson1uk said:
The game is Wednesday.

So that's why I couldn't find a channel that was showing the game tonight.

Could have sworn it was wednesday.

RuudTom83 · Nov 21, 2017

Matic shouldn’t play again in the CL until the knockout stages! Jose loves to play his faves until they get injured and missing for a month.

A loss is no big deal so just rest Matic.

el3mel · Nov 21, 2017

RuudTom83 said:
Matic shouldn’t play again in the CL until the knockout stages! Jose loves to play his faves until they get injured and missing for a month.

A loss is no big deal so just rest Matic.

I don't want him to play, but let's not forget Matic didn't even play in the international break, so he already got a solid 2 weeks rest.

whatwha · Nov 21, 2017

Might Romero get a start here? Has he played at all this season? I can't remember.

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