Heading into this fixture, Michael Carrick's squad is in promising form, having bounced back from an initial defeat to Wrexham. They have since achieved victories against Atletico Madrid and Rosenborg, along with a draw against PSG and a penalty shootout win over Leeds United. Fans have been treated to an exciting brand of football, as Carrick has successfully infused flair into his tactics reminiscent of last season. As the team prepares for the final pre-season match, Carrick aims to refine their performance and address any lingering issues. Notably, Marcus Rashford is expected to make his first appearance for United since December 2024, while Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez return to the squad following their World Cup commitments. Harry Maguire is also back after being rested in the previous match, although Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mason Mount remain uncertain for this game.
On the other hand, AC Milan, under Amorim's leadership since June, has struggled to find their footing in pre-season, failing to secure a win thus far. The team has drawn against Celtic and Inter but suffered a significant 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in their latest outing. Despite bolstering their attacking options with the acquisition of Goncalo Ramos from PSG, along with defensive reinforcements Mario Gila and Sankhoun Diawara, Milan has yet to see these changes translate into positive results on the pitch. Both clubs are gearing up for their respective domestic season openers next weekend, with Manchester United set to face newly promoted Hull City and AC Milan going up against Torino in Serie A.
The match between Manchester United and AC Milan will kick off at 3:45 p.m. BST (8:15 p.m. IST) on Saturday, August 15, at the Tarczynski Arena. Fans in the UK can watch the game live on MUTV, while Indian viewers can catch the action on FanCode.
