Manchester United clash with Fiorentina to cap pre season

An editorial preview of the likely United lineup for the final pre season clash with Fiorentina.

Manchester United lineup options for Fiorentina friendly

Manchester United host Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday for the last pre season friendly. United want to finish the summer with an unbeaten run after wins over West Ham and Bournemouth and draws with Leeds and Everton. Manager Ruben Amorim has rotated the squad in every game so far, and he may again shuffle players in this match. Onana is not expected to feature, so Heaton could start in goal. A back three including Maguire, De Ligt and Yoro has been proposed by observers, while Maguire’s return would signal a preference for experience at the back. In midfield, Mainoo and Fernandes could line up together, with Ugarte pushing for a first start alongside them. In attack, Mbeumo may start on the right after his first appearance in the United States, with Cunha and Hojlund completing the forward line. The match is a chance to test depth ahead of the Arsenal fixture, rather than chase a result.

These final pre season games are about proving a plan. If Maguire starts, Amorim signals trust in a seasoned center back trio as the base for the season. Rotations in midfield show a preference to balance energy with control, a nod to the need for flexibility in tight schedules. The decision on Heaton or a different goalkeeper will reveal how the manager rates squad depth behind the first choice. Overall, the lineup choice will send a clear message about how United intend to approach the upcoming league campaign while also guarding players from fatigue.

Highlights

The choices made here will shape the mood around the club as week one approaches.