TEAM NEWS
Our Stateside pre-season tour provided helpful preparation for the travelling squad but Erik ten Hag’s side did land back in Manchester with a couple of names added to the injury list.
New signing Leny Yoro picked up an unfortunate foot injury in our friendly against Arsenal in Los Angeles. Thankfully, the surgery he required has been successfully completed, but it means his introduction to competitive action for the Reds is set to be delayed by around three months.
United have also suffered setbacks in the frontline while across the pond. In that same game against the Gunners, striker Rasmus Hojlund went down not long after netting the game’s first goal and had to be withdrawn.
That pair join Tyrell Malacia in the treatment room as he continues his recovery from long-term injury.
Saturday’s game could present the first chance to see the recently arrived Joshua Zirkzee turn out for United, but further team news is expected to be delivered by Ten Hag in the pre-match press conference later this week.
Other than Rodri, who is yet to return to the pitch since he was withdrawn at half-time for Spain as they defeated England in the Euro 2024 final, our opponents look to be heading to Wembley with a clean bill of health. Ederson, however, has also been flagged as a potential doubt. Like Ten Hag, any fresh squad updates could be delivered by City boss Pep Guardiola beforehand.
