
The Football Faithful
·9. August 2025
Manchester United vs Fiorentina – Predicted lineup and team news

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·9. August 2025
Manchester United conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon
The Red Devils face the Serie A side on home soil after returning from their successful tour of the United States. There could be home debuts for the club’s summer signings, while fellow recruit Benjamin Sesko is set to be presented to the crowd.
That Premier League Summer Series victory has given Ruben Amorim’s side positive momentum ahead of the new campaign and the Portuguese manager will be keen to maintain that form.
Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon are all set to make their Old Trafford debuts after impressive showings during the US tour. The trio have settled in well under Amorim’s system and will be eager to impress the home crowd.
Andre Onana has a chance of being fit to face Fiorentina. Elsewhere, Joshua Zirkzee is set to resume training with the squad this week and could return on the bench. Lisandro Martinez remains out due to an ACL injury, with the defender on his own recovery schedule.
This match will also mark an emotional return for former United goalkeeper David de Gea, who will receive a special pre-match presentation from captain Bruno Fernandes to recognise his contribution to the club. De Gea spent 12 years at United, making 545 appearances and winning the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award four times.
Manchester United predicted XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Fernandes.
Manchester United take on Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday August 9th 2025. Kick-off in Manchester is 12:45 BST.
Manchester United will stream the match against Fiorentina exclusively live on MUTV. Over 56,000 tickets have been sold for this Snapdragon Cup fixture, with tickets still available from £30 for adults and £15 for under-16s.