**Bryan Mbeumo says Manchester United are using their Dublin camp as an important preparation block before facing Leeds United at Croke Park.**
The forward has been speaking during United’s build-up to the Leeds fixture in Ireland, with the club framing the trip as part of the squad’s work before the new campaign gathers pace. Mbeumo believes the setting gives Michael Carrick’s group a useful chance to sharpen fitness, build rhythm and spend focused time together away from Carrington, according to an [official update from Manchester United](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/bryan-mbeumo-discusses-dublin-training-camp).
United have also promoted the game as “United v Leeds in Dublin”, with supporters able to register for pre-sale access through the club’s match information.
Why the Leeds friendly matters
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The detail matters because Mbeumo is no longer just settling into the club; he is now part of the attacking group Carrick will need firing quickly when competitive football returns.
A friendly against Leeds carries more edge than a routine pre-season exercise, and the Dublin camp gives United a controlled environment to work on combinations before the pressure rises. For Mbeumo, the message is simple: this trip is about preparation, cohesion and making sure United’s attacking relationships are better tuned when the season starts. It is also a chance for Carrick to measure how quickly his forwards are absorbing the patterns he wants before the competitive calendar tightens.