Manchester United will have to deal with a plastic pitch in their Champions Leagueopener, but Young Boys boss Gerardo Seoane does not expect it to pose too many problems for Jose Mourinho‘s men.
United will look to kick-off Group H with victory in Bern ahead of tougher challenges against Valencia and Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Juventus.
But Wednesday’s opener could well prove tricky for the visitors, with the fact in-form Young Boys will want to make a mark on their Champions League group stage debut compounded by the Stade de Suisse’s plastic pitch.
Mourinho and his players have dealt with their fair share of pitch issues over the years, particularly in the triumphant Europa League campaign of 2016/17, and the Swiss side do not expect it to throw United off-kilter.
“We can’t change the pitch,” head coach Seoane said on the eve of the game.
It’s clear they are not used to pitches like this, so in the beginning I guess it will be a special feeling.
“But with training tonight (Tuesday) and the warm-up I think they will be all right.
“They have the quality, speed and technique to play on this pitch, so I don’t think it’s going to be a problem.”