Manchester United will be missing both Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund for their FA Community Shield clash against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
Both Manchester City and Manchester United are concluding their pre-season tours of the United States.
They will return to the UK to prepare for the 2024 FA Community Shield Final, scheduled for Saturday, August 10, at Wembley Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to avenge their 1-2 defeat to Manchester United in the Emirates FA Cup Final in May.
Despite Manchester City’s bid to become the first team to retain both the Premier League and FA Cup, they fell short as goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo gave Manchester United an unassailable lead.
Manchester City had won both Premier League meetings between the two sides during the season and triumphed 2-1 in the 2023 FA Cup Final, thanks to a memorable brace from former captain Ilkay Gundogan.
Last season, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium and 3-0 at Old Trafford.
They will kick off their domestic campaign against their local rivals following the outcome of the FA Cup Final.
Guardiola has yet to confirm the availability of players returning from the European Championship and Copa America, leaving Manchester City’s squad for the fixture uncertain.
Erling Haaland, who was withdrawn during a friendly against FC Barcelona due to fitness issues, and Julian Alvarez, who is unavailable due to his participation in the Olympics, are among those with uncertain availability.
Manchester United will be without Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund for the match due to injuries.
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