Official Travel Squad Unveiled for Manchester United’s Friendly Against Leeds United
In Erik ten Hag’s touring squad, Dean Henderson, Donny van de Beek, Antony, and Anthony Martial appear to have been left out. Regarding Henderson, there have been rumors that the custodian is eager to quit United in pursuit of consistent first-team play.
The Post claims that Nottingham Forest are the front-runners for the goalie’s services and that they might be able to get the English goalkeeper for as cheap as £20 million. The absence of Henderson makes sense given that Andre Onana’s probable transfer to United is allegedly in its final stages.
Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial are excluded.
Unexpectedly, or perhaps not, Martial appears to have no place in the travelling squad. The French forward made just 11 Premier League starts as a result of ongoing injury problems that appeared to prevent his season from gaining any traction.
Rasmus Hojlund of Denmark is apparently United’s primary priority in their ongoing search for a new centre forward, so it appears that Anthony Martial’s time in Manchester may be coming to an end.
Donny van de Beek appears to have a future outside of Old Trafford as well. The Dutch midfielder, who has recently been linked with a transfer away from Old Trafford, is not included in the travelling party.
We’ll have to wait and see if this is due to a pending transfer. But it is evident that Ten Hag’s intentions for the season do not appear to include the midfielder, particularly in light of United’s numerous midfield absences. The possibility to give him a chance seemed to be a nice one during a preseason friendly against Leeds.
Lisandro Martinez is back, as well as Mason Mount, but Antony is left out.
Martinez is back in the lineup after suffering that serious injury in the 2-2 tie with Sevilla at Old Trafford. It appears to be a solid defence with Raphael Varane and Aaron Wan-Bissaka also picked.
Mason Mount, who just finished his summer transfer from Chelsea, is also a member of the touring group. It will be an opportunity for Ten Hag to try out the English midfielder before the upcoming season.
However, Brazilian winger Antony is left off the travelling team for as-yet-unknown reasons.
Mason Mount, who just finished his summer transfer from Chelsea, is also a member of the touring group. It will be an opportunity for Ten Hag to try out the English midfielder before the upcoming season.
However, Brazilian winger Antony is left off the travelling team for as-yet-unknown reasons.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar.
Defenders: Alvaro Fernandez, Rhys Bennett, Will Fish, Marc Jurado, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.
Midfielders: Toby Collyer, Fred, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, Charlie Savage.
Forwards: Amad, Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho, Shola Shoretire.