Preseason Friendly: The Highly Anticipated Lineups and Starting 11, as well as Team Updates. Manchester United vs Leeds United.
Ben Madilynn
Both teams had strong starting lineups in the eagerly anticipated preseason friendly match between Manchester United and Leeds United. The starting 11 for Manchester United consisted of Aaron Wan Bissaka, Raphael Varane (in the middle), Harry Maguire (on the left), Luke Shaw, Fred, Scott McTominay (on right), Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba. Varane, Sancho and Fred made their first United appearances. Fernandes Pogba Greenwood also provided an attacking trio, while Wan-Bissaka & Shaw brought stability at the back.
Leeds United’s starting lineup was Illan Meslier (left), Luke Ayling (right), Pascal Struijk (left), Liam Cooper (center), Junior Firpo, Stuart Dallas, Kalvin Philips, Mateusz Klich, Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford, and Raphinha. Marcelo Bielsa also selected a strong team to ensure a competitive match with their historic rivals. Ayling Cooper and Firpo were notable inclusions, as they aimed to neutralize Manchester United’s offensive threats. Phillips was also expected to play a key role in the attacking style of Leeds United. Raphinha, a dynamic winger and midfielder, would be expected to complement this.
The team news from both teams suggested that the match would be exciting. Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho was about to make his debut and the fans were excited to see his skills. Raphael Varane, a Real Madrid player, was also brought in to add experience and strength. The return of Marcelo Bielsa to Leeds United for another season brought stability and continuity. The match was expected to be a fierce encounter as both teams wanted to impress and make a big impact on their fans before the new season.
Manchester United’s preparations for their 2023/24 Premier League will start with an opening preseason game against Leeds United, in Oslo, on the 12th of July.
Erik ten Hag is assessing his squad options before the Red Devils play eight preseason games.
Ten Hag is expected busy in the summer window of transfers. with England star Mason Mount already arriving at Old TraffordInter Milan’s goalkeeper Andre Onana emerging as a target to replace David de Gea.
MORE: Premier League transfer spending rankings 2023/24
Manchester United vs Leeds lineups
Ten Hag is looking to combine his stars and emerging talent in the preseason. The Dutch coach is prepared to give academy athletes a chance this summer to impress.
Daniel Farke’s appointment triggered confidence in Leeds’ ability to push for immediate Premier League promotions, with minimal squad changes. The German won two EFL Championships during his tenure at Norwich City.
Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their preseason match at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway.
Man United starts 11
Man United starting XI (4-2-3-1): Heaton (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez — McTominay, Mejbri — Amad, Fernandes, Sancho — Martial
- Injured: There are no other alternatives.
- Suspended: N/A
Mason Mount Starting a business Tom Heaton Lisandro Martnez, who has been injured since April and had not played for the past four months, returned to play in preseason after a long absence.
Man United team
Goalkeepers (3: Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar.
Defenders (8): Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Brandon Williams, Rhys Bennett, Alvaro Fernandez, Will Fish, Marc Jurado.
Midfielders (9): Mason Mount, Fred. Dan Gore. Toby Collyer. Hannibal Mejbri. Kobbie Mainoo. Maxi Oyedele. Charlie Savage.
Forwards (six): Noam Emeran Omari Forson Jadon Sancho Amad Diallo Shola Shortire
Leeds United start 11
Leeds United starting team (4-2-3-1): Klaesson (GK) – Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen – Gyabi, Shackleton – Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra – Rutter
- Injured: There are no other alternatives.
- Suspended: N/A
Farke picked a strong XI for this match. Luis Sinisterra His starters include
Leeds team
Goalkeepers 2: Illan Mesier, Kristoffer Klaesson
Defenders (8): Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo, Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas, Pascal Struijk, Rasmus Kristensen, Max Wober, Cody Drameh
Midfielders (4): Marc Roca, Tyler Adams, Sam Greenwood, Jamie Shackleton
Forwards (six): Ivan Poveda, Patrick Bamford, Crysencio Summerville, Jack Harrison, Helder Costa, Dan James
Man United vs Leeds live stream, TV channel
This match The traditional broadcasting and streaming options will no longer be available As it is not part of the domestic calendar.
The clubs have their own internal streaming channels that allow fans to watch the game. MUTV The following are some examples of how to get started: LUTV.
Subscribers have access to MUTV on TV.
