A couple of Manchester United news and notes heading into kickoff today of the UEFA Champions League group stage match at PSV Eindhoven. Marouane Fellaini has fallen a bit ill according to Manager Louis van Gaal, and will not be starting. Fellaini will be available as a substitute.
Louis van Gaal tells #MUTV Marouane Fellaini felt "a little bit ill" ahead of kick-off, with the Belgian among the subs for #mufc.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 15, 2015
United also announced that this is the first time that the club will sport the third, black kit. Here’s a look at the uniforms, via United’s official account:
A look inside the #mufc dressing room…https://t.co/74p65PCBTk
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 15, 2015
Obviously, the main story line here is Memphis Depay, and how he’ll play in his homecoming. It will also be interesting to see how Depay, along with fellow Dutchman Daley Blind, are received by the crowd in The Netherlands. Another major storyline to watch here is young promising striker Anthony Martial making his very first start as a member of United. (Here’s the link to the full Man United starting XI)
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