Manchester United's Champions League prospects are in jeopardy as they take on Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. Head coach Erik ten Hag is under intense pressure and has tried to argue that his side are not in crisis this season, despite the team's recent struggles. A 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth last weekend further exacerbated their chaotic record, leaving them sixth in the Premier League with seven defeats in 16 matches.
In the Champions League, Manchester United's chances of progressing to the round of 16 are slim. They must win against Bayern and hope that the match between FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray ends in a draw. The team picked up just four points from their first five group games and conceded a record 14 goals.
Lack of goals has been a major problem for Manchester United, with no striker on the back sheet in a home Premier League game all season. Marcus Rashford, who was United's top scorer last season, has struggled this season, scoring just two goals, one of which was a penalty. Marcus Rashford has been dropped from the starting XI in the last two games but could return against Bayern. Bayern have secured their place in the round of 16 and will be looking to bounce back after a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in Eintracht Frankfurt. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes believes his side are capable of a positive result, but he also admits they need help from other teams in the group stage.