Manchester United’s game against Galatasaray is at risk of being postponed.
Erik ten Hag’s side have a huge Group A contest at Rams Park in their bid to reach the round of 16 and need to win to keep their hopes alive.
However, heavy rainfall has landed in the area and with the forecast saying that it will continue until tomorrow, the game could be called off.
The UEFA Youth League game between the two sides was played on an extremely waterlogged pitch earlier in the day.
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UEFA officials were spotted checking the condition of the pitch and a decision on whether the game can go ahead or not will have to be made soon, with kick-off set to take place at 17:45 British and Irish time.
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