Manchester United announce Cádiz friendly during the World Cup | OneFootball

Manchester United have announced that they will play LaLiga side Cádiz in a friendly match on 7 December during the World Cup.

The club have confirmed that Erik ten Hag, his coaching staff and all players not participating in Qatar for a week-long winter training camp at the beginning of December, during which the friendly will be played.

A second, yet to be announced friendly will also take place around the same time.

“Erik and the team have made good progress during this first half of the season, and it is important we maintain this momentum coming out of the World Cup break,” Football Director John Murtough told the club’s official website.

“A winter training camp will be a vital part of the team’s preparations for the second half of the season.

“We have lined up a high-quality local opponent to play against, ensuring match fitness and sharpness is retained. The camp and game will also allow for some of our young talent to experience training and playing in a first-team environment, as well as provide entertaining club football for fans.”

United’s final competitive match before the World Cup break will be a trip to face Fulham in the Premier League on 13 November. Their first match back will then be a meeting with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on 27 December.