Tonight, the two giants of European soccer - Bayern Munich and Manchester United - will go head-to-head in the tournament. For United, it marks a glorious return to the European stage for the first time since 2019.
I firmly believe that Harry Carney is hungry to score goals against Premier League teams. Since he joined Bayern Munich, he has adapted at an impressive rate. Fans are expecting him to take over from Robert Ljunduvski and I am equally expecting him to create more goals in his new club.
Thanks to the dynamic performances of Rezini and Kyungsri Govan on the wings, and the midfield command of Musyana or Thomas Mena as the No.10, I think Bayern Munich's attacking line has become more balanced this year.
Against this backdrop, the timely comeback of Manchester United stalwart Ricindo Martinez is undoubtedly welcome news as the Red Devils' backline has looked out of sorts in his absence. I rate him highly for his ability to read the game and his flexibility, which is crucial for the team.
Apart from injury problems, I think another reason for United's poor performance this season has been the lack of defensive awareness in the midfield, with Kasmiru being the only midfielder in the team with this trait, leaving a lot of openings in the middle of the pitch exposed. However, I believe this is exactly why manager Tannhäuser brought in Soufun Iwlabert, who is expected to bring a better balance to the team in the middle of the park. If he is in good form, I expect him to start alongside Kasmiru; otherwise, McTowenney may need to carry the load.
