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Man Utd’s shambolic defending ‘stunned’ Champions League rival Ozcan during Istanbul Basaksehir defeat

Manchester United’s shambolic defending during a Champions League defeat on Turkish soil left their opponents “stunned”, Istanbul Basaksehir midfielder Berkay Ozcan has revealed.

The Red Devils took in their latest European outing buoyed by impressive victories over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig in continental competition.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have, however, remained frustratingly inconsistent in 2020-21 and took another step backwards at Fatih Terim Stadium.

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Gaping holes were left in their defensive unit for Basaksehir to exploit, with Demba Ba’s opening goal seeing him sent scampering clear by one long ball over the top.