Manchester United vs Sheriff Tiraspol fixture will take place at Old Trafford on Thursday evening, in the UEFA Europa League clash. Ahead of the fixture, we focus on the kick-off time, team news and TV information.
1. How to follow the match
The match will be shown on BT Sports, on or about 20:00 (BST) in the evening. The starting line-ups of both teams will be released an hour before kick-off, at around 19:00.
The match build-up will cover the manager’s interviews, match analysis by pundits, previous encounters between the two teams and other fixtures taking place in the Premier League.
2. When can you see Manchester United vs Sheriff Tiraspol highlights
United Radar official website will provide Manchester United vs Sheriff Tiranspol match highlights shortly after final whistle. On the other hand, Sky Sports will also upload match highlights on their official website. YouTube is another reliable source for highlights.
The repeats of full match will be broadcasted shortly after the post-match analysis. They will also be available during the course of the week on BT Sports.
3. Manchester United vs Sheriff Tiranspol team news
Manchester United official website quoted Erik ten Hag update on the availability of Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphaël Verane. The boss said:
“Yes, Cristiano will be in the squad tomorrow and Rapha Varane isn’t in the squad. He will be out, certainly until the World Cup so he will not play in this block for Manchester United.”
When asked about the availability of Verane for the World Cup, the boss replied: “I think so, but the prognosis we have to wait. We have to see how it develops, how the rehab will develop”.
The Frenchman was injured during a Premier League match against Chelsea as previously reported by United Radar. Ronaldo was axed from the team for his conduct during the Tottenham game.
The Portuguese international was seen storming off to the tunnel in the 89th minute of the match. He refused to be subbed because of his frustration for lack of game time.
Harry Maguire returned to training after being sidelined with an injury. He is in contention with Lindelof to secure a place in the starting line-up in the absence of Verane.
Ten Hag said: “Yeah, they are all back in training. Donny [van de Beek], Harry [Maguire], Aaron [Wan-Bissaka] are all in training for preparation for tomorrow’s game”.
Erik further confirmed the absence of Anthony Martial. The Frenchman picked up an injury last month during a 2-1 victory against Everton at Goodison Park Stadium.
This indicates that Ronaldo could start up front, alongside Antony Santos and Marcus Rashford. The boss will play his strong squad to get maximum points at Old Trafford.
4. Head-to-head
Sheriff Tiraspol will play at Old Trafford for the first time ever. The Red Devils will face Sheriff for the second time in the club’s history.
The last time the two sides each other, Manchester United sealed a 2-0 victory in Moldovo, courtesy to goals by Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo.
5. Match officials
Referee: Tasos Sidiropoulos
Assistants: Lazaros Dimitriadis, Polychronis Kostaras
Fourth official: Aristotelis Diamantopoulos
VAR: Marco Fritz
Assistant VAR: Willy Delajod
