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All eyes on 15yo wonderkid, two senior players return: Carrick names Man Utd squad for Atletico Madrid

Manchester United have revealed their 23-man squad for the friendly clash with Atletico Madrid tomorrow.

Altay Bayindir and Amad Diallo have both been included in the matchday squad for the first time this summer.

Either player could now be handed a place in the starting XI when United take to the pitch in Stockholm.

Senne Lammens and Youri Tielemans only returned to training earlier this week after enjoying an extended break following the FIFA World Cup.

The Atletico Madrid fixture has arrived too soon for the Belgian pair, but both could return against Paris Saint-Germain on August 8.

Manager Michael Carrick has selected fewer players in the squad compared to the last two friendly games.

That decision is largely because several academy prospects are featuring for the Under-21 side against Altrincham today.

Chido Obi, Toby Collyer and Dan Gore have all been handed starting roles, with Jacob Devaney captaining the young side.

Meanwhile, promising midfield trio Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher and Jim Thwaites have remained with the senior squad.

Shea Lacey also continues to catch the eye after finding the net against Rosenborg, and he could receive another valuable opportunity against Atletico Madrid.

There is also growing excitement that JJ Gabriel could finally make his unofficial first-team debut.

It would be thrilling to see the 15-year-old finally show why he is considered one of the most highly-rated young stars in world football.

Much of the spotlight will also fall on summer signing Andrey Santos.

The Brazilian has impressed against Wrexham and Rosenborg, but Atletico Madrid will provide his toughest examination yet.

If United fail to sign a marquee defensive midfielder, Santos could start as the first-choice number six next season.

The Red Devils will play PSG, Leeds United and AC Milan before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Hull City.

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