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Wrexham are looking forward to testing themselves against Manchester United in their second preseason friendly this Saturday.
Phil Parkinson's squad kicked off their summer campaign with a goalless stalemate against Wisła Kraków in Poland last weekend and will be aiming to put in another disciplined defensive display in Helsinki. At this point in the summer, the main emphasis will be on sharpness and physical conditioning, though Parkinson will still expect a committed showing from his players.
This will serve as Manchester United's opening preseason fixture, with Michael Carrick also set to rotate his squad and hand multiple players some game time. New arrivals Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow could both get minutes, while Youri Tielemans has been given extra rest following Belgium's World Cup campaign.
Wrexham are set to take on four Premier League sides in their remaining preseason fixtures and will be eager to measure themselves against top-flight opposition as they push for promotion from the Championship this campaign.
Man Utd vs. Wrexham Prediction
Fitness Is the Focus
Wrexham can anticipate a stiffer test this weekend, but their greater match readiness could make for an entertaining contest in Finland. Much will hinge on Carrick's tactical decisions and whether he deploys a rotated side in the second half or distributes his first-team quality throughout the full 90 minutes.
Parkinson is expected to adopt a similar approach to the Wisła Kraków draw, fielding two largely distinct XIs across each half. Wrexham are then anticipated to use their U.S. tour to develop combinations and settle on a starting lineup ahead of the season opener.
Prediction: Man Utd 2–1 Wrexham
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham
As is always the case in preseason, fitness and squad rotation take precedence, meaning virtually every player in United's travelling party is likely to get some time on the pitch.
Tielemans will be absent as he recuperates following Belgium's World Cup involvement, but goalkeeper Darlow and midfielder Santos will both be hoping to clock at least 45 minutes for their new side.
Neither defender Matthijs de Ligt nor striker Benjamin Šeško were spotted in training in recent sessions, indicating they may not be involved.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Wrexham (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Heaven, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Collyer, Santos; Lacey, Mount, Dorgu; Mbeumo.
Wrexham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Wrexham are again expected to make sweeping changes at the interval, with Parkinson likely to distribute his senior players across both halves of the match.
That may result in a starting eleven similar to the one that lined up against Wisła Kraków, though Arthur Okonkwo could be rewarded with a start between the posts after his penalty save last week. Callum Doyle is expected to feature at the back, with Aaron James also set for further minutes. Dom Hyam will come into the side after being given additional recovery time following the World Cup.
Lewis O'Brien is likely to be handed another chance in a deeper midfield position, while Ryan Barnett and George Thomason are both expected to operate in the wide areas. Davis Keillor-Dunn will be looking to build on his encouraging display last week alongside Bailey Cadamarteri.
Wrexham predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Okonkwo; James, Hyam, Doyle; Barnett, James, O'Brien, Thomason; Cadamarteri, Keillor-Dunn, Moore.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Wrexham Kick Off?
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Stadium: Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Date: Saturday, July 19
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. BST / 10:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Wrexham
Wrexham's preseason friendly against Man Utd will be accessible to fans globally via the club's official website, with no regional blackouts in place. Supporters will need to buy a match pass to watch the game.
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The match will also be shown on MUTV.
The preseason friendly will furthermore be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS CONNECT across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.