Manchester United have named a 25-man squad as Erik ten Hag prepares to take his side to Norway to face Rosenborg.

Pre-season is now underway with players returning to Carrington to begin training ahead of the new Premier League season.

The Premier League opener against Fulham is just over a month away and Manchester United have a number of pre-season friendlies on the horizon.

The first comes on Monday evening as United head to Trondheim to take on Norwegian side Rosenborg.

Games against Rangers, Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool are on the horizon before the Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

The focus is on Rosenborg for now though and United have now announced the travelling squad for Monday’s clash…

Jadon Sancho of Manchester United in action during a first team pre-season training session at Carrington Training Ground on July 11, 2024 in Manch...
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Manchester United squad v Rosenborg

Goalkeepers: Elye Harrison, Dermot Mee, Radek Vitek

Defenders: Harry Amass, Sonny Aljofree, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans, Will Fish, Louis Jackson, Sam Murray, Habeeb Ogunneye, Maxi Oyedele, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Jack Fletcher, Hannibal Mejbri, Sam Mather, Mason Mount, James Scanlon, Ethan Williams.

Forward: Ethan Ennis, Joe Hugill, Marcus Rashford, Ethan Wheatley.

Manchester United squad analysis

This is a very young squad, largely impacted by international tournaments over the course of the summer.

Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are still with their countries as they chase glory in finals.

Others such as Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Christian Eriksen, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Facundo Pellistri and Rasmus Hojlund have been in action this summer and need some time to rest and recover.

United’s official announcement adds that Andre Onana, Victor Lindelof, Amad Diallo, Antony and Jadon Sancho are staying in Manchester to work on their fitness.

Sancho’s return to training has been big news in recent days as he and Erik ten Hag look to bury the hatchet after a fall-out last year.

Now back from a loan spell with Borussia Dortmund, Sancho is looking to save his United career this summer.

Sancho won’t be in action against Rosenborg though as he builds up fitness alongside Onana, Lindelof and Amad.

Lindelof staying at Carrington will be a point of interest though, given that reports suggest that Jose Mourinho wants to sign him at Fenerbahce.

All of these absences mean real chances for a number of exciting talents, including three Ethans – Williams, Ennis and Wheatley.

Casemiro, Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount offer some big-name presence in this squad whilst the likes of Harry Amass, Jack Fletcher and James Scanlon are involved.

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