Manchester United ends pre-season with loss to AC Milan, prepares for EPL
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Manchester United concluded their pre-season on August 17, 2026, with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan. As the team transitions into the upcoming English Premier League season, questions arise regarding their readiness and depth, particularly needing a strengthened defense at left-back. Players Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo appear reinvigorated, while Joshua Zirkzee shows promise. Head coach Michael Carrick's tactical approach has evolved, with United pressing higher, though this strategy was exploited against Milan. The team has until the transfer deadline to address their defensive needs.
- •Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season finale
- •Mbeumo and Amad show good form ahead of new season
- •Carrick's tactics include higher pressing strategy
- •United needs to secure a left-back before transfer deadline
- •Rashford's future remains uncertain ahead of September's deadline
"Manchester United ended their pre-season with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, and the question is what kind of condition they are in as they go into the new season?
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