“Marcus Rashford left out of the starting eleven against AC Milan.”

Marcus Rashford is on the verge of a triumphant return to Manchester United, following a long absence since December 2024. The forward will face AC Milan, managed by Ruben Amorim, in a pre-season friendly that promises to be exciting, although Rashford will start the match on the bench in Wroclaw.

Michael Carrick's team has crossed the border into Poland, where they will have their last opportunity to fine-tune their form ahead of the new season. Carrick has already indicated that Rashford, along with teammates who returned from the World Cup, will get minutes on the pitch, although he is not yet fully prepared for a complete game. “Marcus, Licha, and Kobbie only returned a few days ago, so they are not ready yet, but we can count on them for the weekend,” Carrick stated. The coach also mentioned that the players are training intensively and that there will be a recovery day before preparing for the match against Milan.

Rashford's journey includes loans to Aston Villa and Barcelona, adding an extra layer of intrigue to his reunion with Amorim. Alongside Rashford, Lisandro Martínez and Kobbie Mainoo are also hoping to be called upon during the match, with all three having their playing time managed, just like the other players who participated in the World Cup.

On the other hand, Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko remain sidelined, but Harry Maguire returns to the squad after missing the draw with Leeds in midweek. One of the major novelties could be the presence of Bruno Fernandes and new signing Youri Tielemans starting together in midfield, which represents a new dynamic for the team.

Matheus Cunha, who made his debut in pre-season, will be leading the attack, accompanied by Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu. This match is not only an opportunity to prepare the team for the new season but also a moment of reunion and rediscovery for Rashford, who is looking to regain his best form at the club where he was developed. With expectations rising, Manchester United fans are eagerly awaiting a positive performance in this match against a formidable opponent like AC Milan.