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Ruben Amorim has named a 29-member travelling squad for the primary pre-season pleasant towards Leeds United in Stockholm on Saturday.
The listing contains new signings Matheus Cunha, who will sport the No.10 jersey, in addition to Diego Leon, who has been assigned the No.30.
It has already been relayed that Harry Amass will probably be loaned out so he won’t make the journey. Andre Onana can also be injured and can doubtless be out for six weeks.
In consequence, the goalkeeping trio will probably be comprised of backup keeper Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton in addition to Dermot Mee.
Zirkzee harm confirmed
The official web site has revealed that other than the Cameroonian, one other key United participant has additionally picked up an harm — Joshua Zirkzee.
He had been out for the final couple of months final season, however did return for the Europa League ultimate, however he has reportedly picked up a small difficulty in coaching.
“Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee have remained at Carrington to get well from small points, however the pair are anticipated to hitch the remainder of the squad for the tour of america subsequent week.”
It’s well-known that Amorim wants strikers, and with Zirkzee injured, as soon as once more the onus will fall on Rasmus Hojlund, who was abysmal final time period and somebody the top coach needs to do away with.
The opposite gamers making the journey who will probably be sporting model new numbers embrace Diogo Dalot (2), Chido Obi (32) and Tyler Fredricson (33).
Loads of academy involvement
As anticipated, there will probably be loads of academy involvement with the likes of Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Ethan Williams, and Bendito Mantato all making the journey.
It is going to be an opportunity for them to catch the Portuguese coach’s eye and hopefully earn a spot within the US pre-season tour squad.
The crew will probably be sporting the brand new away equipment for the conflict towards Daniel Farke’s males. Kick off is at 14:00 BST.
Full squad: Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki.
Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer.
Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato.
Characteristic picture Stu Forster through Getty Photographs
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