Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen might make their official non-competitive Manchester United debuts in Saturday’s friendly against Atletico Madrid....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The duo played in Wednesday’s behind-closed-doors game against Wrexham, with Eriksen scoring in the 4-1 triumph, and they might potentially face Diego Simeone’s side this weekend.
Man United are yet to disclose their squad list for this game, but it is expected that a mostly first-team group will go to Norway for this game before a second-string side faces Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford a little more than 24 hours later.
Erik ten Hag might choose the starting XI for next weekend’s Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Anthony Martial scored three goals in preseason and might lead the line alongside Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.
Scott McTominay missed the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa due to injury, but he might return alongside Fred.
Raphael Varane avoided injury against Wrexham and may start alongside club captain Harry Maguire.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Carrington this week for discussions on his future, but he is not likely to play against Atletico on Saturday.
A mostly first-team group will go to Norway for this encounter, with a second-string side playing Rayo on Sunday.
Martinez and Eriksen might make their Red Devils debuts in the second period.
Anthony Martial will lead the line with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, while Scott McTominay could return in midfield after a little setback.
Varane avoided injury against Wrexham and might start, although Ronaldo is unlikely to play amid transfer rumours.
Mario Hermoso has an ankle ailment he picked up against Numancia, while Joao Felix is currently suffering from a hamstring issue.
Griezmann, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Witsel, and Renan Lodi might replace the team’s initial friendly starters.
Witsel might start with Koke in midfield, with Yannick Carrasco on the wing. Molina is fighting to play after signing on Thursday.
