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Manchester United return to the Champions League with several senior players who are yet to experience the peak of European football.
The Champions League campaign begins on Thursday when Manchester United face Sabah FK at Old Trafford.
It is the first of eight group phase opponents that United will face, including Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Marcus Rashford is United’s top scorer in the competition and is set to return under Michael Carrick, but there are plenty of new faces yet to experience the Champions League.
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Seven Man United players yet to experience the Champions League
In total, there are 11 players in United’s senior first-team squad who are yet to make their Champions League debut.
There are seven players out of that list, though, who can expect to play a big part in United’s Champions League campaign.
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Player Position Age Champions League apps
Bryan Mbeumo Forward 27 0
Carlos Baleba Midfielder 22 0
Patrick Dorgu Defender 21 0
Leny Yoro Defender 20 0
Ayden Heaven Defender 19 0
Harry Amass Defender 19 0
Shea Lacey Forward 19 0
Bryan Mbeumo is yet to play in the Champions League, while new signing Carlos Baleba is also yet to experience the highest level of European football.
However, because of Baleba’s injury he will likely have to wait until October to make his Champions League debut.
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Youngsters Harry Amass, Shea Lacey and Ayden Heaven can also look forward to their first taste of the Champions League.
Other United stars who are yet to make their debut include Karl Darlow, Dermot Mee, Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher.