Man Utd XI vs Lens: Predicted lineup, confirmed staff news and harm newest

The incoming £72million arrival passed a medical on Thursday however has not but been formally introduced as a United participant, together with his visa and registration among the many ultimate hurdles nonetheless to be overcome.
It is reported that Hojlund, 20, will as an alternative be unveiled at Old Trafford forward of the lunchtime kick-off in opposition to the French membership.
Lens completed second in Ligue 1 final season and may very well be favoured for a robust line-up from Erik ten Hag to start what’s a double-header of pre-season matches in Manchester this weekend.
Athletic Club comply with on the Sunday and it’s unclear which staff United will play their greatest staff in opposition to, whereas Ten Hag might additionally break up his first-choice XI between the video games.
Last season’s double-header noticed the Saturday sport favoured, probably to permit most restoration time earlier than the Premier League kick-off, with Wolves to come back on Monday, August 14 to start their Premier League marketing campaign.
Two gamers who received’t seem in both sport are Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo, following respective knee and ankle accidents which can maintain them on the sidelines for no less than the primary few weeks of the season.
There are additional harm worries over Alejandro Garnacho with Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial additionally unavailable.
Predicted Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Mount; Rashford
Injured: Mainoo, Malacia, Martial, Amad
Doubts: Garnacho, Hojlund
Time and date: 12.45pm BST, Saturday, August 5 2023
Venue: Old Trafford