MU's starting lineup for the opening match against Arsenal in Premierleague 2025/26 is gradually being shaped. However, coach Ruben Amorim did not have enough optimal options.
MU is having a very impressive preparation for the new season 2025/26. After the unforgettable 0-0 draw against Leeds United in Stockholm, MU has made significant steps since coming to the US to fight. This club defeated West Ham and Bournemouth. As a result, MU won the Premier League Summer Series 1 round early. The reason is that the Red Devils are more than all the remaining teams in terms of confrontation. On August 4, MU will face Everton in the last match.
What MU shows until now is very impressive. According to sharing from defender Diogo Dalot, the biggest change comes from the dressing room: “I think we are forming a team ready to fight for each other. Obviously there is still a long way ahead, but you can see the signs of a more drastic, intense team. That's what we are trying to build.”
Obviously, the players are gradually adapting and more familiar with the system of Ruben Amorim. Individuals also show a change in gameplay and performance. As Patrick Dorgu impresses especially against Bournemouth, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. There are only 2 more friendly matches left in the season, the choice of Amorim's squad for clashes with Everton and Fiorentina can provide a solid sign of the starting lineup that he is thinking for the opening match with Arsenal.
Man United signed a contract with Diego Leon, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo so far and still hopes to bring at least 1-2 new rookies. That means Amorim's dream squad is still formed. However, looking at the context of the current squad, some positions will certainly belong to the players that the Portuguese strategist has available.
Leny Yoro played excellently in the two opening matches of Man United in the US, showing the ability to pass the ball excellent and the ability to hold the ball forward. This young player is almost firmly kicked in the right center -defense position and will be one of the first names on the list of competition this season.
In rows of winged defenders, Amad and Dorgu both scored against Bournemouth. With what both of these players have been shown, Amorim certainly cannot let them sit outside. The captain of the Bruno Fernandes as always “heart” in MU's play. Certainly, one of the midfield is his.
Fernandes excelled with Maheus CuHa in the match against West Ham and was expected to maintain that this season. The Brazilian from Wolves for £ 62.5 million and quickly showed the qualities he would bring to Old Trafford. Speed, ingenuity, techniques in the running phase and creativity in the last one third of the yard make Amorim impossible not to use the Cunha. He is the perfect choice for the position of the left striker of MU.
Bryan Mbeumo has not played in the pre -season period, but it is likely that he will join the list of people who cannot replace it at MU once he has been able to catch up. Thus, Amorim is considered to identify 6 names that will play regularly in the Red Devils. Now, he will consider the remaining 5 positions before the new season started.
For example, who will stand side by side with Yoro in 3 people. As Harry Maguires, Lisandro Martinez or De Ligt. Mainoo/Casemiro/Ugarte – Who will pair with Bruno Fernandes in the middle of the yard? If needed and firm, Ugarte will be the first choice. In case Mainoo regains his form, MU will have more choices in the middle. With Sesko who will almost come to Newcastle, MU in case they cannot buy more strikers, they will have to put their faith in Rasmus Hojlund.
