'We Are Looking To Stop Pogba, Rashford' - Istanbul Basaksehir Star Ahead Of Man Utd Clash

Published: November 03, 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu has revealed that the Turkish Super Lig champions will pay special attention to two Manchester United stars in the shape of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford when both teams face off in a Champions League match at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Wednesday evening.

The Nigeria international won't play a part against the Premier League side because he's still recovering from a long-term injury and wasn't registered for the group stage of the Champions League.

Rashford has continued with his fine form in front of goal by scoring 7 goals in ten appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions in the new season, including a sensational hat-trick against RB Leipzig last week.

"I am not in the matchday squad, I am not yet fit and I wasn't registered for the Champions League because of the injury," said Okechukwu to allnigeriasoccer.com.

"The doctor said I won't be able to play four games in the Champions League so they told me and decided to register me if we continue in the next round of the tournament.

"I have been injured and won't be fit until the end of November".

Assessing the chances of Istanbul Basaksehir beating Manchester United, he said : "It's going to be a difficult game, but I have trained with the team for few days now and the team is prepared to face Manchester United.

"They've got a big squad, but mainly we are looking to stop Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford".

Istanbul Basaksehir suffered 2-0 defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig in their first two Champions League games.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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