Man United vs Leeds United lineups, starting 11s and team news for preseason friendly
Manchester United begin their preparations for the 2023/24 Premier League campaign with a preseason opener against neighbours Leeds United in Oslo on July 12.
The Red Devils face eight preseason matches, before returning to the day job of the Premier League, as Erik ten Hag looks to assess his squad options in the coming weeks.
Ten Hag is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, with England star Mason Mount already arriving at Old Trafford, and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana emerging as a target to replace David de Gea.
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Ten Hag will look to blend his established stars with emerging young talent in preseason with the Dutch coach prepared to give academy players a chance to impress this summer.
Daniel Farke's arrival triggered confidence over Leeds being able to push for immediate Premier League promotion, with minimal changes to the squad, as the German won two EFL Championship titles during his time 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 starting XI (4-2-3-1): Heaton (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez — Fred, Mejbri — Amad, Shoretire, Sancho — Hugill
United fans will be hopeful of seeing Mason Mount at some stage against Leeds, with the former Chelsea man included in the squad, and Tom Heaton is expected to start preseason as No.1.
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, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Hannibal Mejbri, Kobbie
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