Bryan Mbeumo Makes Manchester United Debut in Summer Series Finale Against Everton
KEY POINTS
• Bryan Mbeumo makes his Manchester United debut vs Everton.
• Amorim opt for a starting XI without a natural striker, likely utilizing a false nine system.
• Mbeumo missed previous games due to fitness issues post-transfer from Brentford.
• United need only a draw to win the Premier League Summer Series.
• Defensive and midfield changes include Yoro, De Ligt, Mainoo, and Ugarte.
• Bayindir returns in goal; Dalot and Shaw offer width from defense.
Manchester United’s new signing, Bryan Mbeumo, is set to make his debut against Everton in Atlanta, as head coach Ruben Amorim lists him in the starting lineup for their final Premier League Summer Series clash.
Mbeumo, who arrived from Brentford, missed Manchester United’s earlier wins against West Ham and Bournemouth due to a delayed start in pre-season training.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international has been working hard to improve his fitness and to earn a place in the starting lineup, as United aim to secure the tournament title by avoiding defeat,
Amorim has opted for a flexible attacking setup without a natural striker, potentially using Mbeumo as an attacking midfielder or in a false nine role.
Several changes have been made to the lineup for this crucial match, with Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw forming the defensive trio, while Altay Bayindir steps in for Tom Heaton between the posts.
Diogo Dalot takes up one of the wing-back roles, as Kobbie Mainoo partners with new signing Manuel Ugarte in the midfield.
Alongside Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, and Amad Diallo provide attacking versatility, allowing Amorim to maintain a tactically flexibility.
Without a natural striker, United may rely on fluid attacking movement and interchangeable roles in the final third to keep Everton trying
A win or draw tonight secures Manchester United’s dominance in the pre-season tour.
IMPACTOTRENDING’S VIEWS
Mbeumo’s debut highlighted Manchester United’s commitment to blending new talent ahead of the upcoming season, this marks an important moment for both him and the club,
Ruben Amorim’s decision to field a strikerless, flexible front line reflects his willingness to tactical experimentation and his confidence in the squad’s depth.
If United’s unstable system clicks, fans could catch a preview of the kind of quick, adaptable, and modern attacking football to look forward to this season.
