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Two players miss out through injury as Matheus Cunha prepares for first game

Matheus Cunha is set to make his Manchester United debut this weekend after being named in the squad for Saturday’s friendly against Leeds.

Fellow new signing Diego Leon is also part of the travelling party, who flew out on Friday, after arriving this summer from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno.

The squad does not include Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee, who have both stayed at home due to injury.

Manchester United have described their injuries as “small issues” and they are expected to join the squad for the tour to the US later this month.

Several players in the squad for Saturday’s friendly with Leeds will be wearing new shirt numbers.

Cunha, who cost United over £60million, will wear the No10 shirt and fellow newcomer Leon has taken the No30.

Right-back Diogo Dalot is United’s new No2, while Chido Obi has taken No32 and Tyler Fredricson No33.

United will be debuting their new away kit against Leeds, which precedes further friendlies against West Ham, Bournemouth, Everton and Fiorentina.

Bryan Mbeumo, who is set to join in a £71m deal from Brentford, will not feature as his medical is scheduled for this weekend.

Manchester United travelling squad in full

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki.

Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer.

Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato