Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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"We are disappointed with today."
— Michael Carrick , Athlete
Key People
Andrey Santos is a player set to join Manchester United after an agreement with Chelsea.
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional football player and midfielder.
Luke Shaw is an English professional soccer player.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Midfielder for England and linked to AC Milan.
Michael Carrick is a former professional football player and current manager.
Ruben Amorim is a football manager who was previously at Manchester United.
Samuel Chukwueze is a 27-year-old Nigerian midfielder on loan from AC Milan.
Senne Lammens is a Belgian goalkeeper who plays for the national team.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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