Manchester United injury news: David De Gea not in squad for Champions League play-off
United take a 3-1 lead into the second leg against Club Brugge
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United take on Club Brugge in the second leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday.
Louis van Gaal's side take a 3-1 lead to Belgium thanks to a double from Memphis Depay and a late headed goal by Marouane Fellaini at Old Trafford last week.
Club Brugge scored what could be a vital away goal thanks to an early own goal by Michael Carrick.
Should Manchester United navigate the tie against the Belgian champions they will reach the group stage of the competition and officially return to the Champions League following their year absence.
However, they must do so without a few key players. Here we take a look at who will be missing...
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