Manchester United are set to conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford today, August 9, 2025. The match, scheduled for a 12.45pm BST kick-off, marks the final opportunity for manager Ruben Amorim to fine-tune his squad before the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season, where they will host Arsenal on August 17.
Team News and Possible Line-ups
Ruben Amorim has a healthy squad to choose from for this final pre-season friendly. However, a few players remain doubtful due to injury. Andre Onana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, making him unlikely to feature against Fiorentina, although he aims to be fit for the Premier League opener. Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are also still absentees. Altay Bayindir is expected to start in goal in Onana's absence.
New signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon, who all featured during the US tour, are hoping to make their first appearances at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko, United's top target, is also expected to be unveiled.
Fiorentina, managed by returning coach Stefano Pioli, are on an English tour. Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is set to return to Old Trafford, which he anticipates will be a "special game". Fiorentina will be without Christian Kouame due to a cruciate ligament injury. New signings such as Simon Sohm, Nicolo Fagioili and Albert Gudmundsson may get some playing time, while Moise Kean is expected to feature in attack.
Pre-season Form
Manchester United have had a productive pre-season, remaining unbeaten in their warm-up fixtures. They secured the Premier League Summer Series title in the United States with wins over West Ham United (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1), followed by a 2-2 draw with Everton. Fiorentina's form has been less impressive, with a recent goalless draw against Nottingham Forest and a 2-0 defeat to Leicester.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on MUTV, available through Manchester United's official website and app. Annual subscriptions cost £29.99. Live updates and analysis will also be available on various sports websites.
The Bigger Picture
This friendly offers a nostalgic element, with De Gea returning to Old Trafford. For Manchester United, it's a chance to build momentum and test their squad depth before the competitive season begins. The Old Trafford faithful are eager to see the new signings in action and witness the team's progress under Ruben Amorim. Over 60,000 tickets have been sold, indicating the high level of anticipation surrounding the game.
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