Erik ten Hag has named his starting eleven to face Atletico Madrid in Oslo, where Manchester United take on the La Liga giants in a pre-season friendly.
You would expect Ten Hag to play most of the players who he has in mind to feature against Brighton next week.
Manchester United XI vs Atletico Madrid: David de Gea; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Tyrell Malacia; Fred, Scott McTominay; Anthony Elanga, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Anthony Martial.
🗞 Our line-up to face Atletico Madrid is in! 👊
👀 Including two new faces on the bench…#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 30, 2022
Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen will both come on from the bench after playing in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday against fifth-tier side Wrexhax.
Jadon Sancho travelled with the squad to Oslo, but it is understood that a decision was made this morning to rule him out of the friendly clash due to concerns over his fitness.
Sancho considered a doubt to face Atleti, despite travelling with the squad to Oslo. https://t.co/vNDOzvbVDb
— Stretty News (@StrettyNews) July 30, 2022
Thousands were at the stadium to greet the players and you can tell that vast majority are only there to see United, as per usual.
United have strong support in Norway and it’s a great opportunity for them to see the players up close in their own country.
Win or lose we go ahead