Rúben Amorim has chosen to bench Kobbie Mainoo as Manchester United prepare for their third pre-season fixture of the summer.
After opening their U.S. tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham, Manchester United now turn their attention to a clash with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth.
Bruno Fernandes stole the spotlight in the first game, netting both goals to seal the win for Rúben Amorim’s side — a promising response to their goalless draw against Leeds in Sweden.
With momentum on their side and fitness steadily improving, United will be keen to build on that progress in their next outing.
Bournemouth, preparing for their fourth pre-season fixture, are expected to offer a strong challenge as both teams move closer to full sharpness.
The XIs have been confirmed below, with Amorim benching Kobbie Mainoo despite a fantastic display against West Ham, likely to regulate his minutes. Meanwhile, Bryan Mbeumo remains out of the squad as he continues to build his fitness. Matheus Cunha is also not with the squad.
Manchester United’s line-up
Starting XI: Heaton, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Amad, Højlund, Mount.
Subs: Bayindir, Mee, De Ligt, Fredricson, Heaven, Munro, Leon, Collyer, J. Fletcher, Kone, Mainoo, Ugarte, Mantato, Williams, Obi.
Bournemouth’s line-up
Starting XI: Petrovic, Hill, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Araujo, Tavernier, Philip, Soler, Semenyo, Evanilson, Outtara.
Subs: Neto, Paulsen, Dennis, Truffert, Mepham, Brooks, Adams, Smith, Faivre, Traore, Adu-Adeji, Winterburn, Rees-Dottin, William.
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