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8 August 2026

Manchester United take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg, Sweden, this afternoon in their fourth pre-season friendly.

Youri Tielemans will be eager to make his debut for the Red Devils, but head coach Michael Carrick has named him among the substitutes.

Tom Heaton starts in goal. The back four consists of Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw.

Senne Lammens is unavailable due to a minor illness, while Radek Vitek has completed a permanent move to Middlesbrough. Lisandro Martinez is still on his post-World Cup holiday, and Matthijs de Ligt remains injured.

Andrey Santos once again features in central midfield alongside Mason Mount. Patrick Dorgu starts on the left, with Amad on the right, Shea Lacey in the number 10 role, and Bryan Mbeumo leading an unchanged attack.

Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford are not yet available after the World Cup. Matheus Cunha is also unwell, while Ben Sesko is still training individually following an injury. Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee after suffering an ACL injury while on World Cup duty with Uruguay.

The substitutes are goalkeepers Fred Heath and Dermot Mee; defenders Harry Amass, Dan Armer Armer, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro; midfielders Bruno Fernandes, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher and Youri Tielemans; and forward Josh Zirkzee.

That means there is no place in the squad for wonderkid JJ Gabriel after his debut against Atletico Madrid last weekend.

Kick-off in Gothenburg is at 4pm UK time.