Manchester United’s Champions League return begins at Old Trafford on Thursday against Azerbaijani debutants Sabah, who have never previously faced English opposition in European competition.It is Michael Carrick’s first taste of the competition as United head coach, with a Manchester derby to follow just three days later. United have won only one of their last seven Champions League group-stage matches, a run stretching back to their last appearance in 2023-24, but home advantage and a talented squad should count in their favour against first-time league-phase opponents.Manchester United team newsMatthijs de Ligt (back), Manuel Ugarte (knee), Carlos Baleba (ankle), Amad Diallo (ankle) and Tom Heaton (hamstring) all remain unavailable for Michael Carrick’s side. Marcus Rashford is being assessed after he was withdrawn against Everton on Sunday with a muscular issue, though the expectation is that he will be passed fit. Given the quick turnaround before Sunday’s Manchester derby, Carrick could still choose to rest the forward as a precaution regardless of his fitness status.With a Manchester derby against Manchester City to follow on Sunday, Carrick is expected to make up to four changes to the side that drew at Everton. Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui could come in for Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw at the back, while Andrey Santos is in contention to replace Youri Tielemans in midfield. Benjamin Sesko, who scored from the bench against Everton, could be handed a starting role in place of Rashford, a switch that would likely push Matheus Cunha out to the left.Manchester United predicted lineupManchester United possible starting XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Mazraoui; Santos, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; SeskoWhen will the match kick off?The Champions League match kicks off at 20:00 BST on Thursday, 10 September 2026.How to watch Manchester United vs Sabah?The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK, with streaming available via HBO Max.Read more – Which New Signings Will Have StandoutSeasons in the 2026/2027 Premier League Season?See also – Giggs urges Man United to keep ‘generational’ JJ Gabriel at the clubFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Manchester United vs Sabah – Predicted lineup and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.