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Man United vs. Fiorentina: Predicted XI for Red Devils in final pre-season match including Benjamin Sesko decision

Cunha to continue as the striker? How Man United could line up against Fiorentina

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim could again select Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes as his front three for Saturday's pre-season clash against Fiorentina.

The Red Devils are working to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, with the striker set to complete a move on Friday, and he could be presented to the Old Trafford crowd before kickoff, but he is unlikely to be involved.

Ramus Hojlund is currently being heavily linked with a move to AC Milan, meanwhile, so it would be a surprise to see the Denmark international in the XI against Fiorentina.

As a result, Cunha could again be asked to play as the centre-forward, as was the case against Everton last time out, with Fernandes and Mbeumo in the number 10 spots.

Patrick Dorgu has been impressive during pre-season and is likely to return as the left-sided wing-back, meaning that Diogo Dalot could drop down to the bench.

Lisandro Martinez remains unavailable for selection, with the Argentina international only just returning to light training, as he recovers from the serious knee injury that he suffered in February.

However, Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee, who were all unavailable in the United States, could recover from minor injuries to make the squad.

A start for Onana is unlikely, though, so Altay Bayindir should continue between the sticks.

Manchester United possible starting lineup: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Fernandes

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