The Champions League has a certain resonance at Manchester United. Of course, the competition means a lot to every team that contests it, but for England’s most successful team, there’s an added romance. And in the last few months that romance has turned into crippling pressure. It could be DavidMoyes’ only chance of making an impression this season.
However, as United resume their European campaign againstOlympiacos on Tuesday night, one of their most important players will be sidelined. Juan Mata will not miss out through suspension or injury, but because he has already played for another team in the Champions League this season. He’s “cup tied,” as they put it.
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Graham Ruthven 