
Manchester United Concludes Pre-Season with 4-2 Loss to AC Milan
Manchester United faced a disappointing end to their pre-season campaign, losing 4-2 to AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. This match marked the return of Marcus Rashford, who played for the first time since December 2024.
United initially took the lead twice during the match, but Milan, managed by former United coach Ruben Amorim, ultimately secured the victory. Key players like Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans participated for the full 90 minutes, while Rashford, along with Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, made their pre-season debuts.
Despite the loss, there were no new injury concerns for United, although Mason Mount's absence due to a foot issue persisted. The match highlighted defensive vulnerabilities for United, particularly when Milan exploited space on the right flank. Carrick expressed disappointment with the team's performance, noting the need for improvement ahead of their Premier League opener against Hull City.
