Manchester United’s Champions League return has dominated the latest headlines, with Sabah FK providing the backdrop for several major talking points.
From Bryan Mbeumo discussing his preferred role and Benjamin Sesko edging closer to a start to a landmark European night and another remarkable JJ Gabriel performance, there is plenty for United supporters to catch up on.
Here are the main Manchester United news and talking points from today.
Bryan Mbeumo opens up on his role
Bryan Mbeumo has revealed that he is comfortable playing in different attacking positions for Manchester United. As explained in our full Bryan Mbeumo story, the Cameroon international has played on the right, from the left and through the middle during his career.
Mbeumo explained that he does not mind where he plays as long as he gets the opportunity to perform. He has started United’s opening Premier League matches on the right and has scored in successive league games.
Manchester United reach European milestone
Manchester United are making history against Sabah, with the Champions League opener marking the club’s 300th European Cup match. Our full report explains that United are the first English club to reach the landmark.
The match is also United’s 26th appearance in the Champions League proper. The club’s European history stretches back to 1956/57, while United have won the European Cup in 1968 and the Champions League in 1999 and 2008.
Carrick hints at Sesko start
Benjamin Sesko appears to be getting closer to his first Manchester United start of the season. In our full Benjamin Sesko story, Michael Carrick said “Ben’s close” when asked about the striker starting against Sabah or Manchester City.
Sesko had been carefully managed following his previous shin problem but strengthened his case by coming off the bench to score against Everton. He has now completed more than three weeks of unrestricted training.
Scholes makes Fernandes prediction
Paul Scholes has given a negative prediction on Matheus Fernandes after the midfielder was linked with Manchester United before eventually moving to North London.
In our full Paul Scholes story, Scholes predicted Fernandes would be more of a “miss” than a “hit” this season. He admitted he had not watched a great deal of the player but pointed to his involvement with Southampton and West Ham, who were relegated in consecutive seasons.
Ryan Giggs reveals Kylian Mbappe story
Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United once had the opportunity to look more closely at Kylian Mbappe before his emergence as a world star.
As detailed in our full Kylian Mbappe story, Giggs was coaching at United in 2015 when he was recommended the young French forward. He and another coach watched Mbappe and were hugely impressed, but after the scouting department followed up, the feedback was less convincing and United did not pursue the player.
JJ Gabriel scores a hat-trick
JJ Gabriel continued his remarkable development by scoring a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut against Sabah FK. Our full JJ Gabriel report details United Under-19s’ 5-0 victory, with Gabriel scoring once before half-time and twice more late on.
The 15-year-old became Manchester United’s youngest-ever UEFA Youth League goalscorer. He has already made a first-team debut and previously scored 28 goals in 35 Under-18 appearances.
Carrick explains Luke Shaw absence
Luke Shaw missed the Champions League match against Sabah, with Patrick Dorgu starting in his place. In our full Luke Shaw story, Carrick explained that Shaw had come off against Everton with a little cramp and United did not want to take any risks.
The United boss also revealed that four changes were made to the starting XI to freshen things up while maintaining the right balance. Carrick stressed that United still have a strong squad and did not want to make too many alterations.
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‘Generational talent’ scores a brilliant hat-trick against Sabah in the Champions League
‘Generational talent’ scores a brilliant hat-trick against Sabah in the Champions League