ODESSA, UKRAINE -- UEFA has moved to reassure Manchester United supporters over their safety in Ukraine ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against Zorya Luhansk in Odessa after the Premier League club warned travelling fans about security concerns in the Black Sea port city.
United are expecting around 900 supporters to make the journey to Ukraine for the Group A fixture which will be staged in Odessa, 900km from Luhansk, due to the ongoing conflict in the eastern regions of the country.
However, with supporters of Feyenoord and Fenerbahce attacked by rival fans while in Odessa for their group fixtures against Zorya, United fans travelling to the city received letters from club secretary John Alexander urging caution and vigilance before, during and after the game.