Manchester United vs PSG – Match preview and team news

Manchester United and PSG face off in a pre-season friendly fixture on Saturday at the Ullevi Stadium.

Manchester United vs PSG – Match preview and team news

Manchester United news

Manager Michael Carrick welcomes back several senior international stars following their post-World Cup breaks.

Summer signing Youri Tielemans is set for his official United debut, while club captain Bruno Fernandes and full-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have travelled and are available to feature.

Bryan Mbeumo is expected to lead the line following his impressive two-goal display in the 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

However, the squad faces notable absences. Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Lisandro Martinez remain unavailable due to mandatory post-World Cup rest periods.

Benjamin Sesko is sidelined with a lingering shin injury, while Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte remain out long-term.

Forward Matheus Cunha and goalkeeper Senne Lammens miss out due to illness. With Altay Bayindir and Radek Vitek finalising loan moves away, 40-year-old Tom Heaton is expected to start in goal.

PSG team news

Luis Enrique’s reigning European champions are focused on building match fitness following a late return to pre-season training, which was highlighted by a rusty 3-0 defeat to Mallorca earlier this week.

The French side receives a major boost as high-profile summer signings Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Maghnes Akliouche are now fully integrated into the squad and ready to drive the attack.

Additionally, core international players Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves have recently returned to full team training.

While they may not be ready for a full ninety minutes, they are expected to see limited action today to build critical match sharpness ahead of next week’s highly anticipated UEFA Super Cup clash against Aston Villa.

Luis Enrique will likely rotate his squad heavily throughout the ninety minutes to assess his options.

Form

Manchester United

Manchester United enter this match showing encouraging pre-season rhythm under Michael Carrick. After stumbling in their opening summer friendly with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wrexham, the Red Devils bounced back spectacularly. They secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Rosenborg before edging out Spanish giants Atletico Madrid 2-1 in an intense clash in Stockholm. Carrick’s side has looked sharp offensively, building momentum as key senior international players gradually return to the squad.

PSG

Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain are still searching for their peak competitive rhythm due to a late return to training. They have played only one pre-season friendly so far, which resulted in a disappointing and rusty 3-0 defeat against La Liga outfit Mallorca. Luis Enrique used a heavily rajeunished, youthful squad in that fixture. With the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa looming next week, PSG urgently need to build match sharpness.

Predicted lineups

PSG: Safonov; Boly, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Lucea; Vitinha, Beraldo, Dro; Mbaye, Ndjantou, Kvaratskhelia

Manchester United: Heaton; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Mount; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo

How to watch Manchester United vs PSG?

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