Youri Tielemans: Man Utd midfielder impresses on debut against PSG
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Key Points:
- Youri Tielemans made a notable 26-minute debut for Manchester United in their 1-1 draw with Paris St-Germain, impressing with his combination play alongside Bruno Fernandes after coming on in the second half.
- Tielemans was signed for £35 million from Aston Villa, with director of football Jason Wilcox praising his creativity, composure, and leadership qualities as a key addition to the squad.
- Mason Mount was substituted early due to a foot injury, while Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin the squad for their training camp in the Republic of Ireland after a loan spell at Barcelona ended without a permanent transfer.
- United's pre-season includes a friendly against Leeds United at Croke Park and a match against AC Milan, where Rashford could potentially make his first appearance since December 2024.
- Head coach Michael Carrick, who has a history with Rashford, is optimistic about reintegrating the forward into the team and managing the full squad's return post-World Cup.
