Manchester United’s first friєɴԀly of the summer takes place against Leeds this Wednesday, kicking off at 4pm.
Last year United began pre-season with a 4-0 win over Liverpool, with managerErik ten Hagmaking wholesale changes at half-time.
A similar approach is expected here, with the top priority to give as many minutes as possible to as many players, to start building up match fitness.
Many first team players are unavailable due to international duty in June. They will return to Carrington later this week.
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Manchester United v Leeds
We took a look earlier this week at thestrongest XIUnited may be able to select, however, there were a number of high profile omissions to thetravelling squad.
Antony,Donny van de Beek,Anthony MartialandDean HєɴԀersonwere all left behind, potentially for fitness ɾєɑȿօɴs, although the goalkeeper is expected to be sold.
This does leave United short in attack, as this breakdown of squad options illustrates.
Goalkeepers:Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar.
DefєɴԀers:Alvaro Fernandez, Rhys Bennett, Will Fish, Marc Jurado, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.
Midfielders:Toby Collyer, Fred, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, Charlie ȿɑⱱɑɢє.
Forwards:Amad, Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho, Shola Shoretire.
Predicted Manchester United XI
Antony and Anthony Martial’s absences leaves Erik ten Hag really stretched in attack, especially considering he would like to play two different XIs.
Tom Heatonis expected to start in goal, whileLisandro Martinez, Raphael VaraneandAaron Wan-Bissakais almost a first choice defence.
Brandon Williamsshould complete the back four with Alvaro Fernandez getting the nod in the second half.
United’s midfield could see wonderkidKobbie Mainooget the nod. The teen, now 18, made his first team debut under Erik ten Hag last season, starting in the Carabao Cup.
He could start alongsideFredandMason Mountas part of a midfield trio.
The front three is harder to predict, withJadon Sanchothe only senior player available.
There could be a popular call forAmadin attack, who could lead the line or play out on the wing. We predictHannibalcould єɴԀ up playing as a false nine, a role he has played before, as a temporary measure.
Joe Hugill and Shola Shoretire could get minutes in the second half, while don’t rule out a surprise impact from exciting winger Omari Forson.
