Confirmed: United's Travelling Squad For Fenerbahce

Squad Personnel And Pre-season Preparations

The travelling squad for Manchester United's pre-season match against Fenerbahce has been confirmed. The squad includes a mixture of first-team players, academy graduates, and trialists. The match will be United's first pre-season friendly of the summer, and it will be a good opportunity for Erik ten Hag to assess his squad ahead of the new season.

The squad includes notable summer signings such as Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez. Eriksen impressed in the club’s opening pre-season game as he provided assists in the 4-0 win against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Martinez, who was sent off on his competitive debut against Brighton, will hope to put in a commanding performance at centre-back.

However, some notable first-team players, including David de Gea, Jadon Sancho, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have been left out of the squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Absence

The most notable absentee is Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer, and his absence from the squad has only fuelled speculation about his future.

Ten Hag has claimed that Ronaldo is missing due to personal reasons and that he expected the player to re-join the squad next week.

However, some reports suggest that Ronaldo is pushing for a move away from the club, and that he is unhappy with United's lack of transfer activity.

Other Notable Exclusions

Other notable exclusions from the squad include Jadon Sancho, David de Gea, and Anthony Martial.

Sancho has missed pre-season training due to an illness, while de Gea is being given an extended break after playing in the Nations League with Spain.

Martial has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, and his absence from the squad may be a sign that he is set to leave the club.

Prospective Line-up And Formation

With several high-profile players missing, it will be interesting to see what team Erik ten Hag selects for the match against Fenerbahce.

One possible line-up could see Tom Heaton start in goal, with a defence of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw.

In midfield, Scott McTominay and Fred could start as a central midfield pairing, with Christian Eriksen playing in a more advanced role.

Up front, Marcus Rashford could lead the line, with Anthony Elanga and Alejandro Garnacho playing on the flanks.

Conclusion

Manchester United's travelling squad for the match against Fenerbahce provides some insight into Erik ten Hag's plans for the new season. The inclusion of several new signings is a sign that the club is looking to make a fresh start, while the absence of some senior players could be a sign that they are set to leave the club.

The match against Fenerbahce will be a good opportunity for ten Hag to assess his squad and experiment with different formations and tactics. It will also be a chance for the players to stake their claim for a place in the team for the new season.