Manchester United vs PSG – Match preview and team news

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain will clash in a pre-season friendly match on Saturday at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4pm BST. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is bringing back several senior international stars after their World Cup breaks, including Youri Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Noussair Mazraoui.

However, the team will be without Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Manuel Ugarte due to mandatory rest periods or long-term injuries. Injuries have also sidelined Matheus Cunha and goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who are out with illnesses.

Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, are still finding their competitive rhythm after a late return to pre-season training. Their recent friendly against Mallorca ended in a disappointing 3-0 loss, highlighting their rusty performance. However, the French side has received a major boost with the integration of high-profile signings Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Maghnes Akliouche.

Core international players Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves have also returned to full team training, albeit not at full capacity. Manager Luis Enrique is likely to rotate his squad heavily to assess his options.