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Tuesday 27 May 2025 11:25
Ruben Amorim is expecting his Manchester United side to put on a show for our Malaysian supporters, in the first post-season friendly against ASEAN All-Stars.
The Kuala Lumpur clash is live on MUTV, kicking off at 13:45 BST, and there is a wealth of experience available to the boss to choose from.
The 32-man squad that travelled includes most of the senior players, led by captain Bruno Fernandes, bolstered by the inclusion of some of the club’s exciting youngsters.
Speaking at a press conference to preview the match, Ruben admitted it was his duty to ensure his team performs at the vast Bukit Jalil Stadium.
Amorim and Mount speak in Malaysia Video
Amorim and Mount speak in Malaysia
PRESS CONFERENCE | Ruben Amorim and Mason Mount speak to the media in Malaysia, before our first post-season friendly…
“First of all, every game we play, we have a big responsibility because all our fans are watching,” said Amorim. “We want to respect all of this kindness, so we want to have a good performance.
“We have a lot to do, like you saw this season. We have to improve the team. We have almost all the squad here, some of the squad have an injury – like Noussair Mazraoui on Sunday [in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa].
“But the rest are here. We also have young kids, who have to understand what it means to play for Manchester United. It’s an important moment for us to play the game.”
With Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof excluded for personal reasons, ahead of their departures at the end of their contracts, and both Lisandro Martinez and Leny Yoro out due to injury, there are likely to be opportunities for some of the Academy fledglings.
Dan Armer, Tyler Fredricson, Godwill Kukonki and Reece Munro are all options to play in defence, and can follow the example set by 18-year-old Ayden Heaven, who has adapted well, despite his inexperience at senior level, after arriving from Arsenal.
“All the players here, we use in training,” added Amorim. “So we know the players. For this kind of game, we bring players for the problems we have at this moment.
“But, sometimes, you have surprises with young players. Like with Ayden, every time he played, he looks like a first-team player.”
ASEAN ALL-STARS’ TEAM NEWS
Kim Sang-sik, currently the Vietnam head coach, takes charge of the club, and the South Korean has plenty of options, as he bids to lift the Maybank Challenge Cup.
Malaysia international Sergio Aguero took part in press-conference duties and is expected to be handed a start in an attacking midfield position.
Sydney winger Adrian Segecic has had trials with a number of top British clubs, while Philippines star Sandro Reyes plays his club football in Germany. Australian centre-back Harrison Delbridge has racked up over 100 appearances for Incheon United in South Korea.
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