PSG vs. Manchester United: Match Preview, Lineups, and Statistics

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has emphasized the "quality" and "mentality" of his academy prospects as the team prepares for a second pre-season friendly against Manchester United in Gothenburg. This match will be played without many of the club's senior players.

PSG recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Mallorca, a performance Luis Enrique described as "interesting" in the first half. He acknowledged the difficulty in making a definitive assessment due to the early stage of pre-season and the absence of key international players. "It’s not the result we would have liked, but that’s football," he stated. "When you play against Paris Saint-Germain, it’s a source of motivation for every team. That’s only natural. It’s our first week of pre-season… it’s to be expected. We’re waiting for our international players to return before we can really see what our team looks like."

Meanwhile, Manchester United, under Michael Carrick, secured a 2-1 victory against Atletico de Madrid in Stockholm. Bryan Mbeumo scored both goals for United, showcasing the team's resilience after conceding an early opener. Carrick highlighted his squad's "spirit and camaraderie" as positive indicators during pre-season, especially after a six-and-a-half-week break from the players. "It is such a great group to work with in terms of the spirit to work with each other, [to let] us help them and guide them," Carrick told MUTV. "We are enjoying work and I am looking forward to the season. It’s great to see the boys getting on so naturally and enjoying each other’s company."

Man United vs. PSG Team News

For Manchester United, midfielder Youri Tielemans, a recent £35 million acquisition from Aston Villa, might make his debut. Captain Bruno Fernandes could return after recovering from a hamstring injury, though Senne Lammens and Matheus Cunha are unavailable due to illness.

Paris Saint-Germain will be without new signing Maghnes Akliouche, who joined from Monaco for £42.8m on Thursday. Many of PSG's first-choice players who participated in the 2026 World Cup are still absent. However, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and Joao Neves might be available for the fixture. L'Equipe has reported that young players Adam Ayari, Paul Bourdin, Younes Idder, and Axel Koukaba have been involved in training sessions.