'Finally!' - Manchester United fans delighted with Erik ten Hag decision vs Bayern Munich
20.09.2023 - 18:29
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Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Champions League group stage opener against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena this evening, making a bold selection call.
United, who have not faced the German heavyweights in a competitive fixture for nine years, will be looking to get back on track after Saturday's 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. The reverse to the Seagulls marked United's second consecutive 3-1 defeat.
It means Ten Hag will be determined to see a response from his team as they look to make a winning start to life back in Europe's premier club competition. The Dutchman, whose squad is currently hampered by injury problems, has made the decision to make just one change to the side that was beaten at the weekend.
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Facundo Pellistri has come into the side, meaning Scott McTominay has dropped out. Pellistri's inclusion means that United look set to revert back to a 4-3-3 system.
Meanwhile, the likes of Jonny Evans, Dan Gore and Alejandro Garnacho have been named among the substitutes. However, Raphael Varane and Mason Mount remain unavailable for selection.
Having made the decision to make just one change to the side that was beaten by Brighton, Ten Hag will be desperate for a reaction from his players, who will be targeting a shock victory. It is the inclusion of Pellistri in the starting XI that has attracted the most attention from United's supporters in the immediate aftermath of the team news being confirmed.
Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what some of United's supporters have had to say in response to Ten Hag's decision to hand just a second