Manchester United’s post-season tour of Asia will conclude on Friday against the Hong Kong national team.
It is a somewhat bizarre match-up which pits club against country to bring an end to the disaster which has been the post-season tour.
Ruben Amorim saw his side beaten on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, a result which saw Manchester United booed off the pitch by Malaysian fans.
It was deserved, as the fans turned out to be treated to a half-speed display, barring a handful of youngsters who were United’s only positives.
Amorim will want this to improve and a win to sign off the tour against Hong Kong.
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How Manchester United could line-up to take on Hong Kong
We would assume Amorim will once again rotate heavily throughout the game, although the absence of Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot, and Harry Maguire should see more minutes for everyone.
Here is our predicted XI to round out the tour and the season as a whole.
Altay Bayindir
With Onana in India, we imagine Amorim will be using the same goalkeeper plan as against ASEAN All-Stars. So Bayindir will play the first half.
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Tyler Fredricson
Starting on the right side of central defence, we expect Fredricson to replace Reece Munro, however, the youngster will get a second-half outing.
Jonny Evans
In the middle of the back three, Dan Armer enjoyed an impressive cameo, but we see it being Evans for the final time in a United shirt.
Ayden Heaven
On the left side of the three, it seems like Heaven will be starting despite an off game on Wednesday, with Godwill Kukonki off the bench.
Jaydan Kamason
Kamason was one of the four first-half substitutes who were brought on in the 32nd minute, and his impact was immediate and should have had an assist if Rasmus Hojlund hadn’t been slow to react.
Sekou Kone
In midfield, Kone was the star of the game for United on Wednesday and so deserves to start this one. Amorim has already confirmed that Kone will get more time, hopefully, he can shine as he did against the All-Stars.
Bruno Fernandes
Partnering Kone, we’d like to see how the midfield dynamic works with Fernandes. It may be a slightly attacking pairing, but against Hong Kong, Amorim can afford to be brave.
Harry Amass
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On the left, Patrick Dorgu looked pretty exhausted last time out, so hopefully, Amass is given the start in this one.
Jack Moorhouse
Moorhouse showed glimpses of his brilliance on Wednesday, enough to be excited about what he would bring to an Amorim side, and we could see another glimpse here.
Kobbie Mainoo
Against the ASEAN All-Stars, Mainoo was the biggest threat offensively as he forced two good saves, so he should get to start again here.
Chido Obi
Up front, Obi outperformed Hojlund on Wednesday and should take the £64m Dane’s place for the Hong Kong clash.
Manchester United predicted XI vs Hong Kong
Manchester United predicted XI vs Hong Kong / Made using GRV Media line-up tool.