Manchester United will conclude their pre-season preparations at Old Trafford on Saturday when they host Italian side Fiorentina.
Under the guidance of new manager Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils are coming off a successful tour of the United States where they won the Premier League Summer Series. Their campaign included victories over West Ham United and Bournemouth, followed by a 2-2 draw with Everton. The match against Fiorentina offers Amorim a final opportunity to assess his squad before they begin their Premier League season against Arsenal.
Fiorentina arrives in Manchester under new leadership, with Scudetto-winning coach Stefano Pioli returning for a second spell at the club. Pioli’s appointment follows the surprising departure of Raffaele Palladino, who led the team to a sixth-place finish in Serie A last season. The Tuscan side is seeking their first win on their English tour, having previously lost 2-0 to Leicester and played out a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.
For Manchester United, new signing Bryan Mbeumo made his first appearance alongside fellow newcomer Matheus Cunha in the draw against Everton. Noussair Mazraoui is expected to get minutes this weekend, while Joshua Zirkzee and André Onana face a race to be fit for the friendly. If Onana is unavailable, Altay Bayındır will continue in goal. Defender Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined with the knee injury he suffered in February. The match could also provide another chance for promising youngsters like Tyler Fredricson and Chido Obi to impress.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fiorentina (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven; Amad, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Højlund
The match will mark a special occasion for Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea, who is set to make his return to Old Trafford after a superb season with the Italian club. The visitors have reshaped their squad this summer, with former United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat among the departures. A notable arrival is 39-year-old striker Edin Džeko, who could partner with Moise Kean in attack.
Fiorentina Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (3-5-2): De Gea; Kouadio, Marí, Ranieri; Dodô, Fagioli, Fazzini, Parisi; Kean, Džeko
With over 60,000 tickets sold, a large Old Trafford crowd will be eager to see United’s new-look team build on their impressive pre-season form. The Red Devils appear to be in a strong position against a Fiorentina side still adjusting to their returning manager. United are favored to end their summer schedule with a victory.
Prediction: Man Utd 2–0 Fiorentina
