Manchester United v FC Copenhagen: Injury forces defender to miss CL tie at OT, left out of squad

On Monday, FC Copenhagen manager Jacob Neestrup confirmed that Andreas Cornelius will miss the Champions League tie against Manchester United.

Neestrup had also stated Birger Meling would undergo scans to find out whether he could have any involvement at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

At the weekend, the Norway international picked up an injury and came off the pitch after 35 minutes in his side’s 2-1 win over Vejle BK.

According to Bergens Tidende, the left-back is not included in the squad to face Erik ten Hag’s side. It’s claimed the 28-year-old wasn’t ready on time and will miss the midweek European tie.

Bergens Tidende’s report is backed up Aftenposten as they also state the injury has forced the fullback to miss Tuesday’s fixture against Manchester United.

Both outlets provide no information on the details of the defender’s setback but make it clear that he will not be included in the squad for the Champions League match at Old Trafford.

Christian Sørensen, who replaced Meling against Vejle, is part of the Danish club’s squad that travelled to England and could start later today.