Former Arsenal midfielder Manu Petit is far from certain that Manchester United will win against Galatasaray tonight.
Erik ten Hag’s side have travelled for Turkey with a win looking essential to keep them in with a chance of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League.
They currently sit bottom with just three points but a win would take them clear of Galatasaray, and into second if FC Copenhagen fail to beat Bayern Munich in the group’s other match.
United won 3-0 at the weekend against Everton, in part thanks to a superb overhead kick from Alejandro Garnacho, but Petit is worried whether United will maintain their good form.
He told Lord Ping : “The problem with Manchester United is you never know which side will show up; they’ve been so inconsistent this year both collectively and individually.
“There is always that feeling, because its Manchester United, they will manage to compete and drag themselves over the line.
“The game against Everton was the perfect preparation for this match against Galatasaray. They had to win that game at Everton, even though the score was 0-3, it was a really tough game for Manchester United.
“They need to go there and win, and they did. Goodison Park is hostile at the best of times, the atmosphere on Sunday was even more intense than it normally is because of the Premier League points deduction, and they handled that brilliantly.
“It's always good for the players’ confidence to win an away game before you travel in the Champions League. I think Manchester United can show mental strength and can cope with the pressure that they will receive as soon as their plane lands in Turkey; the game starts as soon you land in the airport.
“I hope Manchester United will have a peaceful night. We all know the atmosphere will be very hostile. If they can manage their emotions, then maybe they can get something from this game. It is a good test for them and a good opportunity for some of these players to answer some of the criticisms they have faced this season.”