{"id":55137,"date":"2025-08-08T18:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/55137\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T18:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:42:08","slug":"predicted-manchester-united-line-up-to-face-fiorentina-in-pre-season-finale-ruben-amorim-gives-two-old-trafford-debuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/55137\/","title":{"rendered":"Predicted Manchester United line-up to face Fiorentina in pre-season finale, Ruben Amorim gives two Old Trafford debuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester United will hope to wrap up pre-season with a victory at Old Trafford against Fiorentina and one familiar face in particular.<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/a> will be quietly delighted with the progress which has been made over the past few months at Manchester United<\/a>, both on the pitch and behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

On the pitch, United have been drastically better in terms of style of play and also creating chances.<\/p>\n

Amorim has put in lots of work on the training ground<\/a> to accomplish this, with every player now far more understanding in their roles within this 3-4-2-1 system.<\/p>\n

Off the field, Luke Shaw has spoken about the team unity at United<\/a> which Amorim has helped to create by ridding \u2018stragglers\u2019 from the group and resetting the dressing room which has resulted in a happy squad.<\/p>\n

The real test will come a week on Sunday, when United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford<\/a> for the Premier League opener with bragging rights on the line and the chance to make a proper statement to begin the campaign.<\/p>\n

But there is still one final pre-season clash to play, with United taking on Fiorentina. <\/p>\n

\"ManchesterPhoto by Kevin C. Cox \u2013 Premier League\/Getty ImagesHow Manchester United should line-up against Fiorentina at Old Trafford<\/p>\n

There will be several interesting stories at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as pre-season comes to a close.<\/p>\n

United welcome back legendary goalkeeper David de Gea<\/a> for the first time since he was released in 2023.<\/p>\n

While United are expected to unveil the signing of Benjamin Sesko<\/a> in front of an almost full Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

However, these will take a back seat when the whistle blows and United are back on home turf.<\/p>\n

Here is how we predict United will line-up.<\/p>\n

Tom Heaton<\/a><\/p>\n

With the line-up to face Fiorentina, we are working on the basis of it being the team that will face Arsenal. So with Andre Onana not ready to return<\/a>, it will be between Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton, with the latter being our preferred option having proven himself the better goalkeeper during pre-season.<\/p>\n

Leny Yoro<\/a><\/p>\n

On the right side of the back three, Leny Yoro is one of the first names on the teamsheet<\/a> and looks set to have a breakout campaign so he\u2019s almost a definite to start for United against Arsenal, so also will here.<\/p>\n

Matthijs de Ligt<\/a><\/p>\n

Next to Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt has been immense during pre-season and at the moment appears to be above Harry Maguire in the pecking order. <\/p>\n

This will be a huge season for the Dutchman and we fully expect him to smash it.<\/p>\n

Luke Shaw<\/a><\/p>\n

On the left of the three, Amorim has given Luke Shaw plenty of minutes this summer and it should continue here as he looks to stake a claim to start against Arsenal, while Ayden Heaven will be hoping to earn a place in the team himself.<\/p>\n

Diogo Dalot<\/a><\/p>\n

Amad will likely be United\u2019s right wing-back for the majority of the campaign, but with Arsenal in mind, we expect that Amorim chooses a slightly more defensive minded option in Diogo Dalot.<\/p>\n

Dalot is a team leader and while not likely to play every game, the Portuguese defender has a vital role in the United team and he starts here and against Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Manuel Ugarte<\/a><\/p>\n

Manuel Ugarte had a howler against Everton<\/a> in the last pre-season game United played, but prior to this he was showing signs of improvement and deserves another chance here.<\/p>\n

It will be either Ugarte or Casemiro against Arsenal, so a statement performance is needed.<\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/p>\n

In midfield alongside Ugarte, we expect to see Bruno Fernandes back in the eight. Fernandes had an excellent pre-season campaign<\/a> with most of his best work when he played deeper.<\/p>\n

Patrick Dorgu<\/a><\/p>\n

Patrick Dorgu is one of United\u2019s biggest winners<\/a> from pre-season so far as he has been on another level, showing that he is set for a huge second season at the club. Hopefully, more of the same against Fiorentina.<\/p>\n

Bryan Mbeumo <\/a><\/p>\n

Despite Bryan Mbeumo being behind his teammates in match fitness, Amorim will want him starting against Arsenal and therefore we expect he will play at least 60 minutes on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mbeumo showed some nice moments against Everton<\/a>, but he should be much better here on his Old Trafford debut for United.<\/p>\n

Matheus Cunha <\/a><\/p>\n

Alongside Mbeumo, we expect that Matheus Cunha is back in the starting line-up so that United\u2019s new star duo get more time to work together on the pitch and build relationships.<\/p>\n

Cunha has been impressive for United<\/a> in almost every aspect since making the move, but he will now want to get a goal ahead of the Premier League season starting.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Hojlund<\/a><\/p>\n

Leading the line, it could be Joshua Zirkzee, however we think Amorim will want to play Hojlund, for the reason that he is most like Benjamin Sesko<\/a> and so it would be the best test of the system with a number nine.<\/p>\n

Hojlund\u2019s United career is on the verge of being over<\/a>, but we think he at least gets the start here, perhaps we see a goodbye as loan rumours are heating up for the Dane.<\/p>\n

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