Manchester United play their final game, before the Premier league kicks off against Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. A heavyweight clash in the SuperCup Final against Real Madrid.
Manchester United played most their preseason friendlies in the United States, playing Tottenham, Man City, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
On Tuesday night they face Real Madrid for the Supercup Final, A real test against the best team in Europe. Before kicking off their premier league campaign on Sunday against West Ham at home.
Who’s impressed
Eric Bailly was man of the match on his United last year but hasn’t really impressed further this summer. But Lindelof looks like being ahead in the pecking order so far this season.
It will be important for Lukaku to settle in quickly and lead the line. He could be a key player with his movement off the ball so uniteds midfield can run through.
Matic is the buy of the season and will solidify the united midfield. Allowing Pogba to play more offensively.
Lindelof looks up for the Real Madrid game on Tuesday. And he performs tonight then everyone will forget about his poor pre-season.
Mourinho reckons he hasn’t got a squad full of stars so you look at big name players to perform more regularly. But you know Mourinho he does know how to win matches.
Gossip and Transfer News
Manchester United will bid for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale if the 28-year-old is left out of Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI for Tuesday’s Super Cup final against the Old Trafford club.
However, Real Madrid boss Zidane has dismissed speculation over a possible move back to the Premier League for Bale. Chelsea and Manchester United are both set to make bids for Paris St-Germain right-back Serge Aurier, 24.
Manchester United and Inter Milan have reignited their interest in Tottenham’s England left-back Danny Rose, 27.
Manchester United have had a £36m bid for Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto rejected and Chelsea could soon join the race for the 25-year-old right-back.
Fixtures
Euro Super Cup
8th August: Real Madrid (Uefa Super Cup, Philip II Arena, Skopje, FYR Macedonia)
Premier league
Sunday 13th August 16:00
Manchester United v West Ham
