3 Bayer Leverkusen Players Manchester United Should Be Worried About Tonight

David Moyes has never managed in the Champions League group stages, so tonight will be one to remember for him, no matter what the result. His Manchester United side host Bayer Leverkusen in the opening game of this year’s competition, who are in fine form, so we have selected three Leverkusen players who you should be watching out for.

1) Stefan Kießling

The German claimed the Bundesliga golden boot last season after scoring 25 goals, out-scoring the likes of Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski. This season he has started at a blistering pace, scoring four goals in his first five, as well as created nine chances. Whoever is trusted in the centre of the Red Devil’s defence will have a tough job on their hands.

2) Sidney Sam

The 25-year-old missed a lot of last season through injury, but has been incredible so far this season. In the six games [all competitions] that the Germany international has taken part in, he has so far scored six goals. For a winger, that is pretty remarkable. He has created 16 chances in the Bundesliga so far, as well as hitting the target with 70% of his shots.

3) Son Heung-Min

Brought in over the summer to replace Andre Schurrle – now at Chelsea – the former Hamburg attacker has settled in effortlessly at his new club. His weaving displays from the wide positions, combined with his creativity in the central pockets of space will have the United defence scurrying tonight.