Manchester United vs Basel, Champions League - as it happened: Result and analysis from the match at Old Trafford
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Your support makes all the difference.After nearly a two-year absence, Manchester United make their return to the Champions League on Tuesday night when they line up against Basel at Old Trafford.
United get their campaign underway against the current Swiss champions – a club that has won the Swiss Super League for the last eight seasons in a row.
Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are set to miss the game, due to a Uefa suspension, while Marouane Fellaini remains a doubt as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof are expected to be handed starts in central defence.
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What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 7.45pm at Old Trafford on Tuesday 12 September.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 4K UHD will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 7.00pm. Alternatively, return to this page for updates from our live blog.
It’s a big game for?
Victor Lindelof. The defender has been used sparingly at United since joining in the summer, with Jose Mourinho explaining that the Swede needs time to adapt to life in the Premier League. With the side short of options at the back for Tuesday's game, the 23-year-old now has his big chance to shine on the main stage as he bids to convince Mourinho of his worth.
Player to watch?
Mohamed Elyounoussi. Part of an exciting generation of young Norwegian talent that includes Martin Ødegaard, Mats Dæhli and Iver Fossum, Elyounoussi left his homeland in 2016 to join Basel where he’s since made 38 league appearances for the side, scoring 11 goals. Having worked under United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at former club Molde, Elyounoussi has garnered a reputation as a technically gifted and hard-working forward. Although not blessed with blistering speed, the 23-year-old thrives in one-on-one situations and has an impressive ability to skip past defenders. United’s backline can expect to have their hands full with the Norwegian.
Last three meetings?
Basel 2 Manchester United 1, Champions League, December 2011
Manchester United 3 Basel 3, Champions League, September 2011
Manchester United 1 Basel 1, Champions League, March 2003
Form?
Manchester United: DWWWL
Basel: LDDWW
Odds?
Manchester United win: 1/5
Draw: 7/1
Basel win: 18/1
Jose Mourinho has been speaking to BT Sport following Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Basel, but the Old Trafford boss isn't completely happy with his team's performance.
Three points are important at home. Until 2-0 we were very stable and played with confidence, but after 2-0 everything changed. We stopped playing seriously and could have put ourselves in trouble. We were playing fantasy football and I don't like it, all the flicks and tricks. We gambled and you have to respect your opponent. We lost position, we lost our shape and we lost balls in easy situations. I didn't like it, these players relaxed too much.
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