Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, December 16.
Manchester United slash Old Trafford capacity for Carabao Cup fixture against Burnley
Manchester United have announced that the Carabao Cup clash against Burnley will be played in front of a reduced capacity due to unavailability of ambulance service personnel on the day.
Erik ten Hag's side return to action against the Championship side on December 21, just three days after the World Cup final. It will be the Reds' first competitive match since the Premier League win over Fulham on November 13.
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However, the game will now be played in front of a reduced crowd because of industrial action affecting North West Ambulance Service. The club stated that it had been advised by safety authorities to reduce the capacity at Old Trafford.
It means that the top tier of the Stretford End and North Stand will be shut for the fixture - leaving around 12,000 fans who had bought tickets for the tie unable to attend.
Click here to read United's statement about the reduced capacity.
Toni Kroos details surprising quality Manchester United ace Raphael Varane possesses
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has heaped praise on Manchester United star Raphael Varane after the defender qualified for his second career World Cup final on Wednesday.
He helped France keep their first clean sheet of the tournament as the holders beat Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final to set up a final showdown with Argentina on Sunday. The centre-half could be lining up opposite United defensive partner Lisandro Martinez should the Argentine get the nod to start.
Former Los Blancos teammate Kroos has delivered high praise to the centre-back, branding him as “the complete package” and unexpectedly detailing how he possesses terrific pace, something not commonly associated with his game.
"[Varane is] incredibly fast. Really one of the fastest teammates, I would even say. There were a few quick ones. He’s really incredible. I haven’t seen anyone run away from him in the time here," said Kroos.
Find out what else Kroos had to say about Varane by clicking here.
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