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Japanese international Shinji Kagawa will start in an attacking midfield role during Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Shanghai Shenhua this afternoon.
The 23-year-old will offer support to Federico Macheda, who has been selected as a lone striker.
Elsewhere, Michael Carrick will play alongside Rio Ferdinand in defence, while summer signing from Crewe Alexandra Nick Powell has been handed a role in the midfield.
Former Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka have not been included in the Shenhua lineup.
Man United: Lindegaard; Veseli, Ferdinand, Carrick, Brady; Valencia, Powell, Petrucci, Anderson; Kagawa; Macheda
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