in the Champions League, according to CSKA Moscow
boss Leonid Slutsky.
CSKA Moscow coach Leonid Slutsky insists Manchester United
are a "giant side".
United returned to the Champions League this season after
missing out on the previous edition following a dreadful
2013-14 under the management of David Moyes.
Louis van Gaal steered the Premier League team back
into European football's premier competition last term, and
Slutsky is in no doubt that they remain one of the biggest
clubs on the continent ahead of Wednesday's Group B clash in
Russia.
"We have played a lot of games against big clubs - some have
gone well, some a little worse - so we're ready," the CSKA boss
said on Tuesday.
"These back-to-back matches are always crucial; we have to
respect our opponents and be aware that we are up against a
giant side, but we have the right to hope for a positive result.
"We have a team with plenty of experience"
Slutsky feels that whoever Van Gaal selects for this week's
game will make United a formidable opponent.
"[Manchester] United made several changes for their last
Premier League game, but I don't think that was anything to do
with playing against us," he added.
"I think they will have a similar line-up to the one that faced
Everton. United are a top club regardless, and whoever plays for
them will be very strong."
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