Manchester United’s lineup vs Leeds has been confirmed, with Joshua Zirkzee leading the attack and Diogo Dalot captaining Michael Carrick’s side at Croke Park.
Carrick has named an intriguing XI for United’s penultimate pre-season friendly, with several younger players handed an opportunity alongside established first-team names.
Senne Lammens starts in goal, while Harry Amass, Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro and Dalot make up the defence.
Man Utd lineup vs Leeds confirmed
Andrey Santos starts alongside Tyler Fletcher in midfield, giving the academy youngster another opportunity to impress Carrick before the new Premier League campaign.
Patrick Dorgu, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo operate further forward, with Zirkzee named at the top of the attack.
Man Utd XI: Lammens; Dalot (c), Yoro, Heaven, Amass; Santos, T. Fletcher; Mbeumo, Amad, Dorgu; Zirkzee.
It is another significant opportunity for Zirkzee, who starts through the middle with Benjamin Sesko not named in the starting XI.
Mbeumo keeps his place after an impressive pre-season in front of goal, while Amad is also handed another chance to build sharpness ahead of United’s Premier League opener.
Dalot wearing the captain’s armband is another notable decision from Carrick.
ReadManUtd’s Leeds preview outlined how Carrick was expected to rotate his squad heavily in Dublin, with several players at different stages of their pre-season preparations.
Leeds have named James Trafford in goal, with Jaka Bijol captaining Daniel Farke’s side. Sean Longstaff, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James and Lukas Nmecha also start for United’s rivals.
Kick-off at Croke Park is scheduled for 7:30pm BST.
