Man United vs Fiorentina: Pre-season match preview, where to watch, key players

Manchester United face Italian side Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

United are unbeaten in pre-season and were crowned Premier League summer series winners on Sunday.

Fiorentina have lost just once in pre-season, losing 2-0 to Championship side Leicester City last month. They have won twice and drawn their other fixtures.

Match preview

Since their goalless draw against Leeds United, United have averaged at least two goals per game, scoring eight times in three games.

Manager Ruben Amorim finally saw new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo play together for the first time against Everton. The duo looked sharp in the fixture and could start this game.

Amorim is expected to field a strong starting line-up, which could provide an insight into his selection for the Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 9.

This fixture will see the return of former goalkeeper David de Gea to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving the club in the summer of 2023. Club captain Bruno Fernandes has already dropped a heartfelt message to the Spaniard.

Fiorentina have not been at their best in pre-season, but they should pose a stern test for Manchester United. They finished sixth in the Serie A last term, securing UEFA Conference League qualification.

They have made eight additions to their squad this summer, including veteran striker Edin Dzeko.

How to watch

The game will be available on ManUtd.com and on the club’s official app for all fans worldwide.

Key players

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese has picked it up from where he left it last season in pre-season and was voted the club’s star performer for the Premier League summer series.

Patrick Dorgu: The left wing-back was voted the second-best player for the US tour, having registered two goal involvements against Bournemouth.

Fiorentina

Moise Kean: The striker was linked with Man United this summer after impressing last season, registering scored 19 league goals.

David de Gea: He has been in great form since joining Fiorentina and was named in the Serie A Team of the Season in the last campaign.

Article written by Henry Thornton .