Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Man Utd boss Solskjaer could put four stars under microscope in Istanbul Basaksehir clash
Manchester United travel to Turkey to face Istanbul Basaksehir in Champions League action on Wednesday evening (5:55pm).
Man Utd vs Arsenal: Pundit criticises Solskjaer’s substitutions
Manchester United are looking to make it three wins from three in Group H when they take on Istanbul Basaksehir tomorrow night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are looking to bounce back from the disappointing 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday after failing to build on the rampant 5-0 win over RB Leipzig just over a week ago. The United boss may use this as a chance to rotate his squad and there are several players who could be under the microscope at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium.
Paul Pogba
There's no hiding from it, Paul Pogba looks out of place in this United side and nobody quite knows why.
That's because his quality is there for all to see when he plays for France but Solskjaer is yet to unlock his full potential.
As United look to shuffle the pack, this could be a chance for the former Juventus man to lay down his marker that he deserves to stay in the side.
This could be Pogba's chance to get his season back on track and Solskjaer will want to see quality, desire and leadership from United's record signing.
TOP STORY: Mauricio Pochettino comments on managerial return pose serious problem for Man Utd
Donny van de Beek
Much has been made of Van de Beek's absence but now he is starting to get more minutes after starting in the thrashing of Leipzig.
The Dutchman is yet to earn a run in the side following his transfer from Ajax but this could be the perfect time to show Solskjaer what he's capable of.
Van de Beek may get the chance to play a more attacking role, if Solskjaer decides to rest Fernandes again.
That appears unlikely but Van de Beek will look to give United control in the engine room and he has the ability to dictate the pace of the game.
That's something United have been desperately missing and an impressive showing in Istanbul could see Van de Beek move ahead of Fred and Scott McTominay in the midfield pecking order.
DON'T MISS
Man Utd now have two undroppable players in addition to Bruno Fernandes
Man Utd chief Ed Woodward held Gabriel Magalhaes meeting as Arsenal expose transfer error
Mauricio Pochettino comments on managerial return pose serious problem for Man Utd
Axel Tuanzebe
United are looking to see whether Tuanzebe can build on his exceptional performance in the win over Paris Saint-Germain.
The young defender helped keep Kylian Mbappe and Neymar quiet but he is yet to feature since.
Many United supporters want to see Tuanzebe start every week but Solskjaer looks ready to stand by Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Should Tuanzebe marshal United to another clean sheet on the road in Europe, he will be heaping serious pressure on his manager to pick him more regularly.
Edinson Cavani
El Matador could be finally in line for his full United debut after several cameos from the bench.
The striker has been prolific in this competition over the years and he's now looking to make his mark for the Red Devils.
Cavani is adamant he has not come to United to make up the numbers and he'll need to find the back of the net if he wants to keep his place in the side.
This is the perfect chance to build up his fitness and get more minutes under his belt after a difficult start to life in his new surroundings.