Leeds United are Man Utd's first opponents in the 2023/24 pre-season. This match is just a warm-up, as the Old Trafford team has just returned to training after a break a few days ago.
Coach Erik ten Hag does not have a full squad. Most of the Red Devils' mainstays have not finished their vacation. Meanwhile, in the transfer market, the Old Trafford team has not welcomed any star to join except Mason Mount.
Stars like Bruno Fernandes are not back.
The appearance of the English midfielder is probably what Man Utd fans are waiting for the most in this match. Coach Erik ten Hag has high expectations for the contract worth more than 60 million euros.
Mount, Fred and Jadon Sancho are the three key players in Man Utd's midfield in this match. They are surrounded by young players who rarely appear in the first team. The pre-season preparation period is also an opportunity for them to show off.
Man Utd's opponents are a team that has just been relegated from the Premier League. Leeds United were relegated after a 1-4 defeat in the final round of last season. This could cause the Elland Road team to lose many key players.
However, up to now, Leeds United has only said goodbye to 4 important players (of which 3 left on loan). In the confrontation with Man Utd, Leeds United still has Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk.
With full squad, Leeds United are not an opponent that can cause much trouble for Man Utd. However, this is a warm-up match for both teams. With the presence of many young players, it is difficult to predict this match although Man Utd is still rated higher.
Expected lineup Man Utd vs Leeds United
Man Utd: Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez; Mount, Fred, Mainoo; Sancho, Hugill, Diallo
Leeds United: Van den Heuvel; Drameh, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk; Rutter, Gyabi, Shackleton, Greenwood; Bamford, Gelhardt
Prediction: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds United
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