Manchester United Face Azerbaijani Champions Sabah, a Club Founded Just Eight Years Ago, in Champions League Opener

Manchester United have not enjoyed a smooth start to Michael Carrick's first full season in charge. They will welcome Azerbaijani champions Sabah to Old Trafford for their first Champions League league-phase match of the season, facing a club that was founded just eight years ago.

Carrick urgently needs a victory.

In their previous match against Everton, Manchester United suffered another setback. Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a long-range strike in stoppage time, preventing United from taking the desired result. Back in the Champions League, Carrick will clearly hope his team can quickly find their rhythm and secure a winning start in the league phase.

Over the past year, Manchester United have not appeared in European competition. Before that, they lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, a defeat that still leaves the team disappointed. The Champions League uses a league-phase format this season, and United's aim is to finish in the top eight to qualify directly for the round of 16.

The injury list remains lengthy.

Manchester United still have several players unavailable due to injury. Matthijs de Ligt has a back injury, Amad Diallo has ankle discomfort, Manuel Ugarte has a knee issue, and Tom Heaton is dealing with a hamstring injury. Carlos Baleba is also not yet ready to return.

The team's 25-player A list has been confirmed, while the B list includes young players such as Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro. Marcus Rashford was substituted against Everton, and Carrick said he was "feeling a little uncomfortable" and currently carrying a minor injury.

Sabah arrive with momentum from a 5-0 victory.

Although Sabah are newcomers to the Champions League, they should not be underestimated. They defeated Zira 5-0 in the league at the weekend, with Rwanda international Joy-Lance Mickels scoring a hat-trick. Serbian forward Veljko Simic is expected to start.

Manchester United's predicted lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Sesko.

Sabah's predicted lineup: Bokajdiolov; Isayev, Dashdamirov, Solvet, Pukhach; Rakhmonaliyev, Lepinitsa; Mutalimov, Simic, Nwachukwu; Mickels.

Match time and broadcast information.

The Champions League match will kick off at 8pm British Summer Time on September 10. Viewers in the UK can watch the live broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, while HBO Max will provide streaming coverage, with the broadcast starting at 7pm.