TYMOTEUSZ PUCHACZ has form when it comes to causing a huge upset – and now he is looking to make Manchester United his next victim.
The left-back, 27, is expected to be named in the Sabah side taking on the Red Devils in the Champions League tonight.
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The Azerbaijan-based minnows are the ultimate underdogs, with their boss Valdas Dambrauskas previously appearing on Lithuania’s version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Sabah are competing in the league phase for the first time in their NINE-YEAR history after sealing a stunning comeback win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the play-off round.
And Puchacz will be among the shock names aiming to dent United’s Champions League dream.
The Polish star had a loan spell with EFL side Plymouth in 2025, making 18 appearances.
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In that time with Argyle, he sensationally dumped United’s arch-rivals Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
Puchacz played the full 90 minutes as Ryan Hardie’s second half penalty steered Plymouth past the Merseyside giants.
The former Panathinaikos man kept the likes of Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa at bay during a memorable day at Home Park.
And, since leaving English football, Puchacz has been mingling with some Premier League legends.
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The defender put his 10km run on hold when he bumped into United icon Gary Neville in Marbella.
And, less than 24 hours later, Puchacz was snapped with another big-name while on his travels.
He posed for an unexpected selfie with now-Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Puchacz returned to parent club Holstein Kiel following his loan spell at Plymouth.
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And he was then shipped out on another temporary deal to Sabah last season, where he won the domestic double.
The Champions League rookies rewarded Puchacz with a permanent switch in May.