Confirmed United XI vs Wrexham: Andrey Santos starts as Carrick names strong side

Andrey Santos will make his Manchester United debut today as the Red Devils take on Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in Helsinki. The other new signings will not take part. Karl Darlow is not included in the squad, Youri Tielemans is on his post-World Cup holiday while Cristian Orozco has joined the academy squad for their pre-season preparations. Defence Veteran Tom Heaton starts in goal. The back four are Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw. Dalot and Mazraoui are on their post-World Cup holiday, Lisandro Martinez is set to play in tomorrow’s World Cup final, while Matthijs de Ligt is still injured. Midfield and Attack Santos starts alongside Jack Fletcher in midfield. Up front, Patrick Dorgu starts on the left, Mason Mount will probably play on the right, with Josh Zirkzee in the 10 and Bryan Mbeumo up front (alternatively, Mount could be in the 10 position with Zirkzee up front and Mbeumo on the right). Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Amad and Matheus Cunha are on holiday while Ben Sesko is still in individual training following an injury. Substitutes Dermot Mee and Radek Vitek are the substitute goalkeepers. The outfield players are Harry Amass, Dan Armer, Jayden Kamason, Jacob Devaney, Toby Collyer, Dan Gore, Tyler Fletcher, Jim Thwaites, Shea Lacey, Chido Obi, Ethan Wheatley and Ethan Williams. Lining up for our first fixture of pre-season! 🇫🇮 Watch LIVE on MUTV ⤵️ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2026 More to follow … Feature image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Red Billy Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and two magazines and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy first saw United live in 1971, watching George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law, before becoming a League Match ticket book holder from 1975/76 and a writer since 1995. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.