Sports · 8 August 2026

Tielemans makes Manchester United debut against PSG today in Gothenburg

Youri Tielemans plays his first game for Manchester United in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. New manager Michael Carrick named a 22-man squad for the match, which includes captain Bruno Fernandes. However, players like Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez are unavailable due to World Cup breaks, and Benjamin Sesko is out with a shin injury.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 August 2026 at 14:05

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