Manchester United have written to fans travelling to Russia for Thursday’s Europa League clash to warn them not to wear colours, keep a low profile and not ‘attract attention’.
The Premier League side head to the country to take on FC Rostov and there are serious fears that their supporters may be targeted by Russian hooligans.
Officials at United have also told travelling to take heed of what happened at Euro 2016 when dozens of England fans were injured after being set upon by well-drilled, weapon-carrying Russian thugs.
The club have told the 400 supporters expected to head to Rostov to remain on two streets which will be patrolled by police - while guarded shuttle buses will be laid on to escort visiting fans to the stadium.