have already jetted off on their pre-season tour of the United States of America as they left Manchester yesterday afternoon UK time. The Red Devils have already played two pre-season games, the first a to Rosenborg and the second a much better performance in a over Glasgow Rangers. Erik ten Hag’s side will now compete in three matches versus , and in Los Angeles, San Diego and South Carolina.
The was announced yesterday with a mixture of senior and youth players all taking part. Interestingly, Steve McClaren will stay behind at Carrington to train some key stars who will not be joining the US tour due to their international commitments this summer at Euro 2024 and Copa America. , , , , , , and will all return to Carrington over the next couple of weeks to begin work with the United coach.
Erik ten Hag’s 29-man squad to US includes additions , , , , Heaton Steve McClaren staying to coach Euros/Copa players on their return to Carrington: Mainoo, Shaw, Martinez, Garnacho, Fernandes, Dalot, Zirkzee, Pellistri More — Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) The inability to call on these players will be a serious issue as all of the aforementioned players, with the exception of Pellistri, are crucial members of the first team squad. It is unclear how much of a role new signing Zirkzee will have but the other five names are arguably all of United’s best players, or they are certainly in the conversation to be. Moreover, fans in the United States will be incredibly disappointed no.