Bryan Mbeumo prepares for Champions League debut with Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo is set to make his Champions League debut this Thursday against Sabah FK. The match marks Mbeumo’s second season with the club following his 2019 move to England. Ahead of the fixture, Mbeumo reflected on his transition to the team and his ability to contribute across multiple positions in the front line. While manager Carrick joked about the player's positional preference, Mbeumo maintained that he is comfortable playing on the right, left, or in a central role. The Cameroon international previously spent six years at Brentford, where he achieved promotion from the Championship and recorded a 20-goal season in the Premier League. He stated that he felt confident about joining the club after communicating with teammates before his arrival.
- •Bryan Mbeumo will make his Champions League debut Thursday against Sabah FK.
- •The forward can play across the front line in various attacking roles.
- •Mbeumo joined Manchester United following a six-year tenure at Brentford.
- •The player previously scored 20 goals during a single Premier League season.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mbeumo on his favourite position and how he knew he could ‘achieve something good’ at Manchester United
"Bryan Mbeumo said that he always knew that he could “achieve something” at Manchester United when he joined the club.The Cameroon international is set to make his debut in the Champions League aga...
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