Reds prepare for Premier League return v Brentford

Erik ten Hag’s Reds are preparing for a late start against Brentford on Saturday night, with kick-off at the Gtech Community Stadium set for 20:00 GMT.

MUTV’s live coverage of the game will begin at 18:55 GMT.

This weekend’s match is the first of 10 remaining Premier League fixtures and everybody at United is determined to finish the season on a high, with European qualification up for grabs.

Many of our international players were training at Carrington again, including the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay. Mason Mount was also involved as he continues to build his fitness following a return from injury.

Take a look at the gallery of images below to see who was involved…

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How Garnacho was inspired by Ten Hag’s speech

ANYWAY, ANYHOW, ANYWHERE

Perhaps Garnacho’s most beloved trait, as far as United fans are concerned, is his willingness. A willingness to play anywhere, to attack whenever possible, to keep on going as long as the game is live. The aforementioned Aston Villa game saw Garnacho switch to the right flank – a position he was unfamiliar with – to allow Marcus Rashford to revert to his favoured left. And he made it look ridiculously easy. Since then, his fluency from that position has given Ten Hag greater tactical flexibility, and underlined Garnacho’s growing maturity and a hunger to affect the game whatever role he is given.

FIRST ARGENTINA START

We conclude with Tuesday night’s milestone. Being selected for international duty is always a proud moment for a young player – Kobbie Mainoo earned his own first start for England on the same night – but let’s not forget that Argentina are world champions. Making their starting XI is about as tough as it gets. Alongside Garna in the starting line-up in LA were Chelsea mega-buy Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool fulcrum Alexis Mac Allister, plus former Real Madrid, PSG and United winger Angel Di Maria and Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez.

It’s been a superb ride for Garnacho thus far in 2023/24 – let’s hope there are a few more moments to savour before the season reaches its conclusion.

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United and Liverpool Foundations join forces to combat tragedy chanting

John Shiels, CEO of Manchester United Foundation, added: “It is unacceptable to use the loss of life, in relation to any tragedy, to score points, and it is time for it to stop. We are proud to come together with LFC Foundation as we believe education will break the generational cycle on this issue and help thousands of young people across this region understand the impact tragedy-related abuse has.”

Matt Parish, CEO of LFC Foundation, said: “This is a hugely important event which both clubs are committed to making happen every year. Our two proud Foundations coming together to show young people, and all others, how we stand united against tragedy chanting is a very powerful message. Education is key, alongside appropriate action, to eradicating vile tragedy chanting in all its forms forever, and we’re delighted to be able do our bit to help.”

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, who travelled to Germany last year to be part of the memorial service marking the 65th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, has also been a pivotal figure in the campaign for truth and justice for Hillsborough families alongside Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram.

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Onana picks his best-ever keeper

“Well, who has inspired me the most?” he told Inside United. “That is a very good question because, being a goalkeeper and especially trying to be a modern goalkeeper, you have to look to a lot of goalkeepers. If I had to choose one who made me think different, I would say Manuel Neuer.

“Why? Because of his way, the way he plays. At the World Cup in 2014, I remember, when they won in Brazil. When I was watching that World Cup, I found someone I wanted to look like, he made me think differently.

“Obviously, before him, I was still in the Academy but I had a lot of goalkeepers I was looking up to and who I was thinking of. But, if I have to choose one, I would say Neuer. He made me think differently.”

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