Manchester United Set for Final Pre-Season Match Against AC Milan in Poland
Manchester United completes its pre-season tour with a match against Italian club AC Milan at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, serving as a final warm-up before the Premier League season kicks off. This encounter holds special significance as it features a reunion with former United head coach Ruben Amorim, who departed amid difficult circumstances, overseeing only 24 wins in 63 matches during his tenure.
The Red Devils have had a solid summer tour after a stumble against Wrexham in their opener. They emerged victorious against Norwegian team Rosenborg and Atletico Madrid, and most recently, they secured a 1-1 draw with Leeds in Dublin.
Conversely, Milan has struggled under Amorim, yet to win a match in his reign. They faced a 3-0 defeat against Chelsea in their latest friendly and recorded draws with Celtic and Inter Milan, leading to growing scrutiny surrounding Amorim’s early performance.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Man Utd v AC Milan?
Manchester United will play AC Milan on Saturday, 15 August, with kickoff scheduled for 3:45 PM BST.
How can I watch it?
Fans can catch the match on Manchester United’s streaming service, MUTV, with annual subscriptions available for £29.99.
Team news
Mason Mount is a doubtful starter for United following a foot injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain, although Harry Maguire is expected to make a return after being rested against Leeds. Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford are all anticipated to appear for the first time during this tour.
New signing Andrey Santos has made a positive impression and is likely to start again. AC Milan may also give a debut to their new acquisition, Goncalo Ramos, who featured as a substitute against Chelsea.
Predicted line-ups
Man Utd XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Tielemans, Santos, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
AC Milan XI: Torriani, Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlovic, Chukwueze, Modric, Comotto, Estupinan, Loftus-Cheek, Ramos, Leao
Manchester United conclude their pre-season tour with a trip to Wroclaw, Poland to face Italian giants AC Milan for a final tune-up before the Premier League season begins.
The tie will have an extra edge to it as it marks a reunion for the Red Devils with former head coach Ruben Amorim, who left under a cloud with United floundering in the Premier League and having won just 24 of 63 matches in charge.
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After a blip against Wrexham in their opener United have had a successful summer tour, beating Norwegian side Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid and drawing against Paris Saint-Germain. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw with Leeds in Dublin.
Milan, however, are without a win under Amorim. They lost 3-0 to Chelsea in their last friendly and drew with Celtic and city rivals Inter Milan, with Amorim already facing scrutiny for a poor start to life at the helm.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Man Utd v AC Milan?
Man Utd play AC Milan at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off at 3.45pm BST.
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How can I watch it?
Fans can watch the friendly on United’s in-house streaming service, MUTV. Subscriptions are available for £29.99 per year.
Team news
Mason Mount remains a doubt for United after suffering a foot injury against PSG, but Harry Maguire, who was rested against Leeds, is set to return. Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford are all expected to make appearances for the first time this tour.
Summer signing Andrey Santos has impressed thus far and is likely to be given another start, while AC Milan could hand a debut to their own star signing of the window, Goncalo Ramos, who came off the bench against Chelsea.
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Predicted line-ups
Man Utd XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Tielemans, Santos, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
AC Milan XI: Torriani, Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlovic, Chukwueze, Modric, Comotto, Estupinan, Loftus-Cheek, Ramos, Leao
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