Manchester United: 5 things to watch in pre-season

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Victor Lindelof of Sweden in action during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group E match between Sweden and Belgium at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 22, 2016 in Nice, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Victor Lindelof of Sweden in action during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group E match between Sweden and Belgium at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 22, 2016 in Nice, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Manchester United are getting ready to head to the United States for their pre-season tour. They will set up camp in Los Angeles when they arrive in a few days.

Jose Mourinho will want this pre-season to be a very effective one for the Red Devils. Last season, the tour was cut short and United only played two matches. The club is scheduled for seven matches before playing Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – MAY 24: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United shows his emotions as he celebrates victory following the UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 24, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mourinho will want to gain an understanding of who will be in his first starting lineup on the first day of the Premier League. With the new signings of Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku, he could have a selection dilemma on his hands.

Let’s take a look at some things to watch out for as United embark on their pre-season journey.