Mbeumo relishes Champions League stage as United face Sabah | OneFootball

Bryan Mbeumo says stepping onto the Champions League stage with Manchester United on Thursday, when they host Sabah in their group opener, marks a personal landmark for the 27-year-old forward.

According to Goal.com, the Cameroonian joined manager Michael Carrick at the pre-match press conference and reflected on his rise from Ligue 2 with Troyes, calling the opportunity to face elite European opposition a major reward.

He said choosing United last summer over other options was rooted in belief in the club’s trajectory. Messages from senior players before he arrived underlined Old Trafford’s potential, and he quickly felt a strong bond with the squad.

After a light-hearted exchange with Carrick about tactics, Mbeumo stressed he is comfortable across the front line, whether central or wide, and that performance matters more than position. With two goals in his last two outings, he signalled readiness to drive United’s attack against Sabah.

He recalled watching the Champions League draw on television and is eager to experience Old Trafford under the lights. Expecting a stern test from debuting Azerbaijani champions Sabah, he said every opponent and environment brings a different challenge, and that testing themselves at this level is valuable. United aim to start their European campaign with a convincing display.

Source: Goal.com

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