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Man Utd security fear downplayed
- Updated: December 6, 2016
UEFA has downplayed security fears surrounding Manchester United’s Europa League match with Zorya Luhansk despite recent attacks on travelling fans in Ukraine.
Around 900 supporters are expected to make the 3,000-mile round trip to watch the Group A finale, which Jose Mourinho’s men only require a draw in to guarantee progress to the knockout stages.
The match is being held at the Stadion Chornomorets in Odessa rather than Luhansk due to the political problems in eastern Ukraine.
Those travelling have been warned by United about the threat of attacks, but UEFA has expressed its confidence that those attending will be safe ahead of Thursday’s match.
A statement from European football’s governing body read: “We are confident that the host club together with the local …
