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Manchester United proceed their pre-season tour of Europe this night with an all-Premier League conflict in opposition to outdated rivals Leeds United at Croke Park in Dublin. Having taken virtually a full squad to Eire, apart from Lisandro Martinez, followers will probably be shocked to see a variety of huge names absent from each the beginning XI and the bench.
Defence
Senne Lammens is in objective for the primary time this season, however new signing Karl Darlow remains to be not handed match.
The again 4 consists of Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven and Harry Amass. It’s a giant alternative for Amass to stake his declare to be Luke Shaw’s understudy at left-back this season.
Matthijs de Ligt is again in mild coaching following again surgical procedure however is just not but able to play. Lisandro Martinez is now again after his post-World Cup vacation however can be not but match sufficient to participate.
Midfield and assault
New signing Andrey Santos, who has impressed in pre-season thus far, continues in central midfield. He’s partnered by Tyler Fletcher.
Mason Mount, who was substituted early within the first half within the final outing in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain, misses out.
Followers’ issues about Ben Sesko’s continued absence haven’t been allayed. Regardless of travelling, he’s as soon as once more not chosen attributable to health and has not kicked a ball for the reason that Liverpool recreation in April.
Bryan Mbeumo continues up high, with Amad on the fitting, Josh Zirkzee within the quantity 10 position, and Patrick Dorgu on the left.
Substitutes
The substitutes are Freddie Heath, Solomon Honor, Ben Mee, Dan Armer, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans, Jack Fletcher, Toby Collyer, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Shea Lacey, Tynan Thompson, and JJ Gabriel.
Thompson is in line for his debut ought to he get minutes within the recreation.
Kick-off at Croke Park is at 7.30pm.
All set for some Wednesday night time soccer ⚽️🔥
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 12, 2026
