Mbeumo and Cunha Set to Light Up Old Trafford as Man Utd Face Fiorentina in Debut Showdown
Manchester United has experienced an encouraging summer period so far, with fans eagerly anticipating the arrival of a fresh No. 9 striker to join Ruben Amorim's squad.
Benjamin Šeško is heading to Old Trafford, and there's speculation that his transfer announcement might coincide with Saturday's exhibition match against Fiorentina. His first appearance will likely come the subsequent weekend when the Red Devils kick off their Premier League campaign facing Arsenal.
Šeško's acquisition caps off an expensive transformation of Man Utd's traditionally struggling offensive unit, following Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha who have already made their initial appearances during the American tour. Nevertheless, both newcomers are set to play in United jerseys at their new stadium for the first time this Saturday.
Below is how Amorim might arrange his Man Utd team for their concluding summer exhibition game.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fiorentina (3-4-2-1)
GK: Altay Bayındır—André Onana is recovering from a hamstring problem and nearing his comeback. Nevertheless, he might not be match-ready for Fiorentina's arrival.
CB: Leny Yoro—Yoro's inaugural campaign was hampered by fitness issues, but he possesses the qualities to become a fundamental element in United's defensive line. He's mainly operated on the right flank of Amorim's three-man defense during preseason.
CB: Harry Maguire—The English defender served as the Portuguese manager's reliable anchor in central defense last campaign, and Maguire should resume that responsibility in 2025–26.
CB: Ayden Heaven—Two young players are expected to flank the seasoned Maguire, with Heaven creating a notable impact since his January transfer from Arsenal.
RWB: Amad Diallo—Amad's position will likely shift this season, but Mbeumo's signing suggests he'll frequently operate as United's right wing-back.
CM: Casemiro—The veteran Brazilian midfielder still possesses his footballing abilities, having enjoyed a resurgent 2024–25 campaign. Man Utd needs physicality in midfield, and he's arguably the ideal complement to their skipper currently.
CM: Bruno Fernandes—With Amorim eager to incorporate the new attacking signings, Fernandes might take on a more withdrawn position. He performed excellently on tour and was vocal in criticizing teammates following the 2–2 draw with Everton.
LWB: Patrick Dorgu—The January signing will certainly gain from experiencing his first complete preseason under Amorim, and the young Danish player showed extremely promising signs during the tour.
AM: Bryan Mbeumo—Mbeumo had to be patient for his United debut, with Amorim selecting him for their tour finale. The Cameroonian international is anticipated to create an instant impression.
AM: Matheus Cunha—Cunha began as striker against Everton previously, but will fulfill the position he was recruited to play for Amorim on Saturday.
ST: Rasmus Højlund—Šeško's arrival clearly presents challenges for Højlund, and United might be showcasing him to potential buyers this weekend.