Manchester United name travelling squad for UCL opener against Bayern Munich

21 players will travel to Germany for the Champions League opener

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named the squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League 2023-24 opening match against Bayern Munich.

21 players were selected by the manager and they will travel for this important fixture. Both teams will face each other at the Allianz Arena.

Four summer signings Altay Bayindir, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana and Sergio Reguilon will travel to Germany. Of these four players, three are in contention to make their European debut for Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag is also taking some youngsters with him. Hannibal Mejbri, the goal scorer from Manchester United's last game is also in the team. Dan Gore and Omari Forson are also there in the squad.

The Red Devils have defensive problems and the Dutch manager only has five players to select from. Harry Maguire will also miss this trip due to an injury.

Both clubs met for the first time in the 1998-99 season and have faced each other 11 times.

Manchester United have suffered three losses in the current season. Their recent one came at home against Brighton. The manager and the team are under a lot of pressure heading into the home of the German champions.

There are also reports that Raphael Varane and Mason Mount are back in training. Both players will look to make a return in the next league match.

Here are the 21 players who are travelling to Germany.

Manchester United squad vs Bayern Munich

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek

Defenders: Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Sergio Reguilon, Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Facundo Pellistri, Scott McTominay, Dan Gore, Hannibal

Forwards: Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Omari Forson