Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Man United's left-back woes exposed in 4-2 defeat to AC Milan
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan exploited United's left side repeatedly, leaving Michael Carrick with urgent questions before the Premier League season.
Manchester United
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Manchester United 2-4 AC Milan
Scorers
Maguire, Chukwueze, Cisse, Ramos, Loftus-Cheek
Venue
Wroclaw
What happened. Manchester United lost 4-2 to AC Milan in a pre-season friendly, with Milan's goals coming from Chukwueze, Cisse, Ramos, and Loftus-Cheek, exposing United's left-back weakness.
- United took the lead through Maguire's header but missed a penalty through Fernandes.
- Milan's joy came down United's left side, highlighting a need for a new left-back.
- Carrick said United need more before the transfer deadline on September 1.
With the Premier League season starting in a week, United must address left-back and midfield issues or face similar problems.
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