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Man Utd grounded: Red Devils' preparations for Porto Europa League clash hampered by travel chaos

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-europa-league-porto-flight-33807206" target="_blank"><em>The Mirror,</em></a><em> </em>the Red Devils were originally scheduled to fly out of Manchester around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon but were delayed by over three hours, finally departing at 6:10pm. Severe weather conditions, including thick fog and heavy rain, forced the delay, leaving the team scrambling to adjust their pre-match plans.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>By the time Erik ten Hag's squad touched down in Portugal, they were three hours behind their original schedule. The manager had initially planned to hold his pre-match press conference at the Estadio do Dragão at 7pm on Wednesday evening, but due to the late arrival, the press conference was postponed 90 minutes.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In their opening Europa League group stage match, United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Dutch side Twente, leaving them in need of a positive result against Porto. After a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/manchester-united-player-ratings-tottenham-hotspur-bruno-fernandes-erik-ten-hag-brink-premier-league-ange-postecoglou/blt6005bc83355357bf" target="_blank">disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham</a>, a win would not only restore some confidence in the team but also give United their first victory in the competition this season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The upcoming clash with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/diogo-dalot-highlights-reason-man-utd-start-to-season-erik-ten-hag/bltc16daa8f7e734dec" target="_blank">Porto is just one of two crucial away games for United </a>before the international break. After the Europa League fixture, the Red Devils will travel to face Aston Villa on Sunday in what could be a season-defining match for Ten Hag. A loss in either of these games could spell disaster for the manager, whose future at the club is already being questioned.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

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Manchester United&apos;s preparations were hit ahead of their Europa League clash against Porto due to travel chaos.

Man Utd grounded: Red Devils&apos; preparations for Porto Europa League clash hampered by travel chaos