Manchester United vs Schalke
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Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney scored for United during the first leg in Germany, and the 2-0 deficit means Schalke have huge task on their hands to advance after the Old Trafford second leg.
United have a potentially Premier League deciding clash against Chelsea coming up at the weekend and may rest some players in this game. “I will bring Paul Scholes back in, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, Sir Alex Ferguson told BBC Sport.
Berbatov and Owen are expected to play as a front pair, with England striker Wayne Rooney being rested. Fabio da Silva is sidelined with injury for United, while Edwin van der Sar and Michael Carrick are also likely to sit out.
United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard and Darren Fletcher could return to the starting lineup for the Red Devils.
Benedikt Howedes and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are doubtful with injury for Schalke and will be assessed ahead of kickoff. Raul and Jefferson Farfan will lead the Schalke attack, and the pair have combined for nine goals in Champions League play this season.
KEY PLAYERS
Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) – Sir Alex Ferguson will juggle his lineup, but has vowed to play his more senior defenders as United look to hold onto a 2-0 aggregate lead.
Raul (Schalke 04) – The German club need at least two goals to stay alive in the tie, and the tournaments all-time leading goal scorer will be a key player if they are to achieve that.
Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney scored for United during the first leg in Germany, and the 2-0 deficit means Schalke have huge task on their hands to advance after the Old Trafford second leg.
United have a potentially Premier League deciding clash against Chelsea coming up at the weekend and may rest some players in this game. “I will bring Paul Scholes back in, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, Sir Alex Ferguson told BBC Sport.
Berbatov and Owen are expected to play as a front pair, with England striker Wayne Rooney being rested. Fabio da Silva is sidelined with injury for United, while Edwin van der Sar and Michael Carrick are also likely to sit out.
United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard and Darren Fletcher could return to the starting lineup for the Red Devils.
Benedikt Howedes and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are doubtful with injury for Schalke and will be assessed ahead of kickoff. Raul and Jefferson Farfan will lead the Schalke attack, and the pair have combined for nine goals in Champions League play this season.
KEY PLAYERS
Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) – Sir Alex Ferguson will juggle his lineup, but has vowed to play his more senior defenders as United look to hold onto a 2-0 aggregate lead.
Raul (Schalke 04) – The German club need at least two goals to stay alive in the tie, and the tournaments all-time leading goal scorer will be a key player if they are to achieve that.
