United Return to Champions League | Sports News

Manchester United returns to the Champions League after a three-year absence, facing Sabah FK in their opening match. Despite a few injury concerns — including Luke Shaw’s uncertain status and Matthijs de Ligt’s lingering back issue — the squad is largely intact. Manager Erik ten Hag, who earned his permanent role with a third-place Premier League finish last season, now juggles European demands with squad rotation. Mason Mount is close to returning, while Benjamin Sesko pushes for a start over Marcus Rashford. Key absences include Amad Diallo (ankle), Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, and Tom Heaton. The likely 4-2-3-1 lineup features Maguire and Martinez at the back, with Mainoo and Tielemans anchoring midfield — though Andrey Santos could challenge for a spot. The big call? Whether Sesko starts or Rashford gets the nod. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27b4ffd9bf824e85