Red Devils travel to Turkish capital on Wednesday with knockout hopes hanging by a thread
MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a huge injury boost ahead of their crunch Champions League clash with Galatasaray.
The Red Devils know they must get a result in Istanbul to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Champions League top-scorer Rasmus Hojlund trained ahead of Man Utd’s game against GalatasarayCredit: PA
Antony also took part in the session after recovering from injuryCredit: Reuters
The Red Devils need to win to keep their Champions League dream aliveCredit: PA
Erik ten Hag cut a cool customer in training despite the pressure of the gameCredit: Reuters
And Erik ten Hag could now call for help from Rasmus Hojlund and Antony after the pair joined in training on Tuesday.
Hojlund is the top-joint scorer in the competition with Atletico Madrid’s Alvaro Morata after netting five times in four matches.
The 20-year-old, who is yet to net in the Premier League, has impressed following his £72million summer move from Atalanta.
And there were fears he would be missing for several matches after skipping Sunday’s 3-0 win at Everton with a muscle injury.
However, Hojlund could now reclaim his starting spot from Anthony Martial after resuming training today.
He could be joined in the starting XI against Galatasaray by Antony.
He too missed the Everton game with a knock.
But the Brazilian will find it hard to get straight back into the team after Alejandro Garnacho’s world-class bicycle kick goal at Goodison Park.
The likes of Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford will be key in IstanbulCredit: Reuters
12Alejandro Garnacho is hoping to start after his wonder goal against EvertonCredit: Reuters
12Captain Bruno Fernandes led the way in Tuesday’s trainingCredit: PA
12Kobbie Mainoo could keep his place in midfieldCredit: PA
Marcus Rashford also impressed while playing on the right wing, and Ten Hag will be reluctant to shake things up too much.
Stars like Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all trained on Tuesday, having proved their importance to Ten Hag this term.
But the Dutchman is still without midfield pair Christian Eriksen and Casemiro until the new year.
Likewise, Mason Mount and Lisandro Martinez are also still missing for tomorrow’s big game.
And Kobbie Mainoo will also be hoping to keep his place in the side after an excellent performance against the Toffees.
The Red Devils lost their home against Galatasaray 3-2Credit: PA
United cannot afford to slip up in TurkeyCredit: Reuters
Erik ten Hag has plenty of options to pick fromCredit: PA
The United boss still has several key men missingCredit: Reuters
