Manchester United Travelling Squad for Leeds United Friendly Reveals Four Surprising Omissions

Surprising omissions from Manchester United with the squad Henderson, Van de Beek, Antony, and Martial were excluded. 

Dean Henderson, Donny van de Beek, Antony, and Anthony Martial seemingly missed out on the selection list for the pre-season camp.

Reports suggest that the goalkeeper is eager to leave Manchester United, with Nottingham Forest emerging as the frontrunner for his signature. 

The potential arrival of Andre Onana further supports Henderson’s exclusion from the squad.

Surprising Omissions of Martial and Van de Beek from Manchester United Raise Transfer Speculations

Anthony Martial, who struggled with injuries and managed only 11 Premier League starts last season, is also absent. 

With Manchester United actively searching for a new center-forward, Martial’s future at the club appears uncertain.

Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly their top target, indicating that Martial could be nearing the end of his tenure in Manchester.

Donny van de Beek, linked with a transfer away from Old Trafford, also misses out on the traveling squad. 

While it remains unclear if this absence is related to an impending transfer, it is apparent that the midfielder does not feature in manager Erik Ten Hag’s plans for the upcoming season. 

Given the midfield absences in the squad, Van de Beek’s exclusion from a pre-season friendly against Leeds is surprising.

Mason Mount and Lisandro Martinez Included, Antony’s Exclusion Raises Questions

Lisandro Martinez, who recently recovered from an injury sustained against Sevilla, has also returned to the squad, bolstering the defensive options alongside Raphael Varane and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Curiously, Brazilian winger Antony misses out on the squad, and the reasons behind his exclusion are currently unknown.

Overall, the squad announcement indicates potential changes and uncertainties in Manchester United’s roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. 

The absence of certain players suggests the club’s willingness to make strategic moves in the transfer market and reshape their squad under Erik ten Hag’s leadership.