On Thursday night, Manchester United return to play in the Europa League, traveling to Turkey to face Fenerbahçe.
Manchester United will meet Fenerbahçe in the Europa League on Thursday, and it promises to be a night of reunions.
Erik ten Hag will meet former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in the dugout, while Fred and Sofyan Amrabat will attempt to show the Dutch manager what he is missing in central midfield. However, these will not be the only reunions. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will also face his former team, having left the Turkish giants just over a year ago to become Manchester United’s second-choice.
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Bayindir has had to bide his time in Manchester, making only two competitive appearances for the club, in the FA Cup triumph over Newport County in January and the Carabao Cup win over Barnsley last month. The 26-year-old is solidly behind Andre Onana in the pecking order.
With United still without a Europa League win, Bayindir’s involvement on Thursday night would be a great surprise, but he will do everything he can to make it happen.
“I was happy when I was paired with Fenerbahçe,” he told TRT. “Only one match is played, whether at home or away. It feels weird to term this an away game. Actually, that doesn’t look like an away game to me. I’ll just be in a separate dressing room. I left Fenerbahçe on excellent terms. “Our fans will warmly welcome me.
He continued, “I spoke with manager Erik ten Hag about not playing for Manchester United. I always accept the manager’s decision, but I’ll do anything to play. “I’m just focused on the pitch.”
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