Manchester United will conclude their pre-season schedule on Saturday with a final friendly against Italian side Fiorentina at Old Trafford. The match is set to be a special occasion for the home supporters, who will get their first in-person look at the club’s exciting new-look attack.
The biggest news for fans attending the game is that blockbuster new signing Benjamin Šeško will be officially unveiled on the pitch before kick-off. While his full playing debut is expected to be saved for the Premier League opener against Arsenal next weekend, the Old Trafford faithful will get the chance to give a huge welcome to their new number nine.
Two other major summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, are poised to make their unofficial home debuts for the club. Both are expected to feature in the starting lineup, taking up the attacking midfield roles behind the central striker and giving the home crowd their first glimpse of the new creative partnership.
Manager Ruben Amorim is expected to field a strong side to make his final preparations for the new season. Altay Bayındır is likely to start in goal, with the experienced Harry Maguire marshalling a youthful backline that could include Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Højlund.
Interestingly, Rasmus Højlund is predicted to lead the line for the final friendly. With the arrival of Šeško now confirmed, some reports have suggested the club may be using this final pre-season game to put the Danish striker “in the shop window” to attract potential buyers before the transfer deadline.
It promises to be an exciting day at the Theatre of Dreams. The unveiling of Šeško and the home debuts of Mbeumo and Cunha mark the true beginning of a new attacking era for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.