United Beyond Manchester

Manchester United secured a well-deserved three points against Brentford on Saturday. The team’s complete performance was just what Erik Ten Hag needed after the international break. Now, the Reds will travel to Istanbul for a matchup with their former manager, Jose Mourinho.

Ten Hag will likely keep a mostly consistent eleven after the win on Saturday. The performance was quality, and the team looked motivated to turn the season around.

Noussair Mazraoui made a late substitute appearance in his return after his medical procedure, and he could return to the starting eleven on Thursday. Diogo Dalot, Matthijs De Ligt, and Lisandro Martinez should remain in the eleven after a solid outing at Old Trafford.

Casemiro was fantastic against the Bees but was withdrawn due to a calf issue late in the match. The muscle injury will likely not keep the Brazilian out, as he was included in the team’s traveling squad. Manuel Ugarte should step in with Kobbie Mainoo also out. Christian Eriksen will retain his position in the eleven, this time as an attacking midfielder.

Coming off his best performance this season, Bruno Fernandes is suspended due his red card against Porto.

The attack should stay the same against Fenerbahçe. Marcus Rashford assisted Alejandro Garnacho’s goal, and Rasmus Hojlund finished off a flick from Bruno Fernandes, giving each attacking player a goal contribution on Saturday.

Starting Eleven

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs De Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui

Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen

Attackers: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho

Erik Ten Hag needs a win on Thursday to get United on track in the Europa League. Jose Mourinho, former Red Fred, and a raucous Turkish crowd await Manchester United and will provide a tough test.