FC Copenhagen Player Reveals Hannibal Mejbri’s Warning Ahead of Manchester United Clash
Manchester United will be hoping to get their Champions League campaign back on track when they face FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The Danish champions have had a difficult start to the season, but one of their players, Elias Achouri, is relishing the chance to not only play against a European giant but against an international teammate in the form of Hannibal Mejbri.
The pair are friends through the Tunisian national team and Achouri revealed that Mejbri has warned him to ‘not kill Manchester United’s players’ when the two teams meet. He also said that he and Mejbri will exchange shirts after the match.
Midfielder Mejbri has performed well in his four appearances for United so far this season, though it remains to be seen whether Erik ten Hag will trust him to start such an important game as the one on Tuesday night.
FC Copenhagen’s Difficult Start to the Season
FC Copenhagen’s difficult start to the season goes beyond their Premier League form, having lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich and 3-2 to Galatasaray, results that leave them bottom of their group. On paper, the matches against the Danish champions will be United’s easiest, but given the last few months anything could happen.
A Must-Win Game for Manchester United
United play Copenhagen at Old Trafford on Tuesday night in what is a must-win game for the home side after their lost their opening two UCL fixtures. Ten Hag’s side will be hoping to cause an upset and Achouri is certainly hoping to do just that.
Hannibal Mejbri’s Warning
‘I need to stay focused and not let it get into my head. I’m professional and I’m going to Old Trafford to help the team and get a great result for the club,’ Achouri said. ‘I told Hannibal that we are going to win the match. I think we are going to exchange shirts after the match because he is my friend. It is going to be a cool moment for both of us.’
‘He told me to chill a bit and not kill their players. I told him that I have to or at least give it a try. I know him very well from the national team and both of us grew up in France, so we have a really good connection.’
Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Ten Hag will trust Mejbri to start such an important game as the one on Tuesday night, but Achouri is certainly hoping to cause an upset. With United needing a win in order to get their Champions League campaign back on track, it promises to be an exciting match.