Manchester United’s Pre-Season Tour Squad Revealed – And There Are Some Surprising Absentees!
Manchester United have announced their squad for their upcoming pre-season tour in the United States, and it’s packed with some big names. However, not everyone who’s been expected to join the tour has made the cut.
The Red Devils will take on Arsenal, Real Betis, and Liverpool in a series of friendly matches, and it’s interesting to see who’s been left out. Summer signing Leny Yoro, who joined the club from Lille for £52 million, is included in the 29-man squad. The 18-year-old defender made his United debut in a friendly win against Rangers over the weekend.
Erik ten Hag’s side will fly to Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, and they’ll be looking to get some much-needed match practice under their belts. Experienced stars like Christian Eriksen, Tom Heaton, Rasmus Hojlund, and Scott McTominay are all part of the squad, as are some of the club’s biggest names, including Andre Onana, Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho.
However, there are some notable absentees. Tyrell Malacia will stay behind at Carrington to continue his rehabilitation from injury, while recent recruit Joshua Zirkzee is taking his summer break after featuring at Euro 2024. Other players who won’t be making the trip include Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri, and Luke Shaw.
The tour kicks off on Sunday with a meeting with Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and then United will face Real Betis in San Diego before taking on Liverpool in South Carolina. After that, they’ll return to the UK and face Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on August 10.
So, what does this squad reveal about Manchester United’s plans for the upcoming season? Is the absence of some big names a sign of a squad overhaul or just a chance for some younger players to stake their claim? Let us know what you think!
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