Wolfsburg vs Manchester United - Competition: UEFA Champions League
VfL Wolfsburg team are fifth in the Bundesliga and enter the match on the back of
a 1-2 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund. Die Wolfe equalised in the 90th
minute against Dortmund on Saturday, only to concede moments
later to Shinji Kagawa.
As to the UCL, only two points separate the top three in this group. Wolfsburg top the standing with 9 points, Manchester United is one point behind, PSV sit third with seven points whilst CSKA Moscow can finish no higher than third. They will probably secure the first place in the standings if they avoid defeat here.
As to the UCL, only two points separate the top three in this group. Wolfsburg top the standing with 9 points, Manchester United is one point behind, PSV sit third with seven points whilst CSKA Moscow can finish no higher than third. They will probably secure the first place in the standings if they avoid defeat here.
Manchester United have been solid and consistent at the back, conceding only
three goals in the last 10 fixtures in all competitions but a third
consecutive draw at home to West Ham and a fourth goalless draw of the
season drew more criticism for the Dutchman and his tactics. In spite of
the good Premier League position, it is perfectly clear the Red Devils
are not performing to their potential. The Red Devils need to match the
result of PSV Eindhoven at least.
Jesse Lindgard should shake
off a thigh problem to start while Depay should be benched once
again. Morgan Schneiderlin, who was forced off during the game against
West Ham with a hip problem, will miss the trip to Germany.
Rooney, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Ander Herrera, Antonio Valencia and
Luke Shaw are all out through injury. Paddy McNair is named in the squad
despite coming off against the Hammers with an ankle injury.
Wolfsburg have won both of their home UEFA Champions League matches this term, keeping clean sheets in those games. Anyway, they have played the Red Devils three times previously in the UCL, losing all of them.
Wolfsburg have won both of their home UEFA Champions League matches this term, keeping clean sheets in those games. Anyway, they have played the Red Devils three times previously in the UCL, losing all of them.
Wolfsburg last 5 matches:
07/11/15 Mainz 2 – 0 Wolfsburg21/11/15 Wolfsburg 6 – 0 Werder Bremen
25/11/15 CSKA Moskva 0 – 2 Wolfsburg
29/11/15 Augsburg 0 – 0 Wolfsburg
05/12/15 Wolfsburg 1 – 2 Dortmund
Manchester United last 5 matches:
07/11/15 Manchester United 2 – 0 West Brom
21/11/15 Watford 1 – 2 Manchester United
25/11/15 Man United 0 – 0 PSV
28/11/15 Leicester City 1 – 1 Manchester United
05/12/15 Man United 0 – 0 West Ham
21/11/15 Watford 1 – 2 Manchester United
25/11/15 Man United 0 – 0 PSV
28/11/15 Leicester City 1 – 1 Manchester United
05/12/15 Man United 0 – 0 West Ham
Date: 8 December 2015
Time: 19:45 GMT
Venue: VOLKSWAGEN ARENA, Wolfsburg
Time: 19:45 GMT
Venue: VOLKSWAGEN ARENA, Wolfsburg
