Manchester United vs Galatasaray weather latest amid heavy Istanbul rain

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Tonight's Champions League meeting between Galatasaray and Manchester United is currently not under threat of postponement, despite heavy downpours in Istanbul.

United are due to take on their Turkish opponents at Rams Park this afternoon (5.45pm). They have named a 22-man squad minus the suspended Marcus Rashford.

After constant rain in the city, wet weather pictures have been circulating on social media, while the preceding UEFA Youth League meeting between the two clubs at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium saw players encounter challenging conditions and standing water on the playing surface. ALSO READ: United have the players to create their new identity ALSO READ: Ten Hag admits to selection dilemma vs Galatasaray As the clock ticks down to the senior Champions League game there is no suggestion the fixture is under any immediate doubt but officials have been seen looking at the pitch.

Galatasaray were 3-2 winners at Old Trafford in the corresponding Group A fixture between the teams and United have work to do if they are to progress in the Champions League this season.