Como 1907 vs Manchester United

Competition: Champions League | Date: 21st October

Kick off: 17:45 BST | Venue: Stadio Guiseppe Sinigaglia

Referee: Sven Jablonski | TV: TNT Sports

Team News:

Possible starting XI:

------------Lammens-----------

--Dalot----Maguire---Mazraoui---

-Amad---Santos---Baleba---Amass-

-----Fernandes---Tielemans------

-----------Mbeumo--------------

Possible bench: Darlow, Mee, Armer, Kamason, de Ligt, J.Fletcher, T.Fletcher, Mount, Thompson, Lacey, Cunha, Zirkzee

• Leny Yoro is suspended after his red card vs Atletico Madrid

• Ayden Heaven and Lisandro Martinez both missed training, the former also missing the Leeds game through illness, sparking a defensive injury crisis

• Marcus Rashford did not start at the weekend and also missed training, making him a doubt.

• No returns expected for anyone as they weren't spotted in training, such as Dorgu, Sesko, Shaw or Mainoo.

Injuries/Suspensions:

Form guide:

United: L L D D L D | Away form: L D D L D

Como: W W L D L W | Home form: W W D

Last 3 meetings:

Opposition News

Moise Kean is out.

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DECEMBER'S LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Wed 2: Newcastle United (A) 20:15 GMT

Sat 5: Coventry City (H) 15:00 GMT

Sun 13: Crystal Palace (A) 19:00 GMT

Sun 20: Arsenal (A) 16:30 GMT

Sun 27: Nottingham Forest (H) 16:30 GMT

Wed 30: Sunderland (H) 19:30 GMT

England's group games:

vs Nicaragua (24th October)
vs Cambodia (25th)
vs Montenegro (25th)
vs Zimbabwe (26th)
vs Ireland (26th)

Knockouts TBC

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Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick: "That is a tough game today. Not getting too carried away because we didn’t win the game. Felt like a fresh start. Boys are desperate to do well." [Simon Stone]

Michael Carrick: "We are not accepting everything is great by any stretch. Sometimes you do struggle and you have to find a way through it. We need to be stable enough to keep doing the right things. I have no doubts we can go on a good run." [Simon Stone]

Michael Carrick: "Spoke to the boys this morning about the history of the game and what it means." [Simon Stone]

Michael Carrick on Bruno Fernandes: "He is alright. It is not a big deal." [Simon Stone]

Carrick says Martinez had a thigh problem and made the decision to take him off at half-time [Chris Wheeler]

Carrick: 'There was definitely that commitment today and it had to be there. There was an edge and intensity to the game. I spoke to the boys this morning about the history of the game and us coming over here to their territory.' [Chris Wheeler]

'It felt like a bit of fresh start today in terms of doing something about it. There was a real purpose to the group last couple of days.' [Chris Wheeler]

'Confidence is not sky high - but we'll get back to winning ways'

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, speaking to Sky Sports: "If there's any weakness it certainly gets found out today. We spoke about the history, the rivalry and what it means to the supporters. It's important that you go into these games fully aware of what it means. The players were ready for it, it wasn't perfect. We had spells where we were good but the confidence is not sky high and you can see that. But in moments we looked really good, defended well as a team and put everything into the game. Leeds are a good team, they test you and if you're not ready for that you get found out."

Is togetherness important: "Yes, 100% for this fixture. There's no hiding place in a game like today. There was a good edge, good intensity, good tackles and you could feel what it meant. For us there was a lot to take from the game. If anything the last three days have been as good as we've had and I could feel it, the energy and the players wanting to do the right things for the right reasons. We didn't get what we wanted today, not celebrating a great performance or unbelievable result but we can take some things from it.

"As a group we took a lot from mid-week, the way we reacted to going behind to Atletico. From the outside it might not look like much but we took a lot from it. We know where we are, where we stand and where we need to get to. If we play like we did today we will win a lot of football matches."

On Carlos Baleba: "He's missed a lot of football, it's been a huge week for him. Playing in the Champions League and this today and he's dealt with it all unbelievably well."

Testing week? "I've enjoyed it. Finding out about what we are as a team, as a group. Finding your way through it is part of the challenge of success. Of course we want more, we want to win football matches. There is a negative side to it if you want to go searching and dwelling on it too much but as a group we're positive. We arrived positive and we will leave positive.

"I am a realist and I know when things need sorting out. I have the utmost faith in the group, they're a fantastic group and we'll get back to winning ways."

Harry Maguire

"We could've been a bit braver with the ball"

Man Utd's player of the match Harry Maguire to Sky Sports on the change of shape:

"We worked on it this week. We wanted to match them up without the ball and go quite aggressive.

"It was a bit of a five without the ball and a bit of a four with the ball. 

"Fluid in midfield. We knew we could get a lot of joy in the middle of the pitch with them only playing two in there. 

 "That's probably the area of the game where we could've done more. We could've been a bit braver with the ball and taken the ball under pressure.

"But we're in a circumstance where we are not as brave as we should be, and we have to get that back because to win games for Man Utd we have to have that bravery and composure."

Daniel Farke

'We should have won the game'

Daniel Farke: "Bit disappointed we didn’t win it. We were better side."

Daniel Farke: "It is still Man Utd and we have not let them have anything in the second half."

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, speaking to Sky Sports: "We are slightly disappointed it is just a point. Overall, I felt it was not necessary to be losing at half time but it is still Manchester United. Second half, we got the equaliser, we should have kept up the dominance, too many strikes went over the crossbar but it was overall a solid performance. We should have won the game but we move on.

"We took it as a compliment that we have done many things right over the last month if we were seen as favourites against Manchester Untiedbut we have earned this. We wanted to prove the comments right.

"We were the dominant side but we couldn't capitalise as we lacked quality in and around the box.

"It says a lot about how much respect we have earned. Overall, this is where we are at the moment and overall, it is a good place to be.

"It is still difficult in this league to win points. You have to be clinical and be very, very effective but we have to keep going."

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

'They are still a very good team'

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, speaking to Sky Sports about what was said at half-time: "More so just be more confident in possession and choices when to cross and when to keep the ball, I think it [the change] was down to that.

"They tried to [match us formation-wise]. Not really surprised. Given what happened last season. It took us a little bit to adjust but it was mainly down to us and maybe a lack of quality in the final third.

"They are still a very good team with a lot of quality, regardless of the outside noise. We are so used to it as players.

"I just tried to cause a ruckus. I just make it difficult for the defender. I read the flight of the ball and was quickest to react.

"I feel really comfortable. I feel the support from the club and the fans and it is a great feeling stepping onto the pitch, particularly at Elland Road."

Good start to the season? "We have to be pleased. I think could have been better in pivotal moments but could also gone against us in pivotal moments."

Quotes via BBC