Manchester United vs Lyon LIVE predictions and team news as Jonny Evans could make second debut

Man United take on French side Lyon in their second pre-season friendly in Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon.

Manchester United return to action on Wednesday for their second friendly of pre-season.

United eased to a 2-0 victory against Leeds United in Oslo last week and will come up against French side Lyon in Edinburgh next, with kick-off coming at 2pm.

Erik ten Hag’s side was predominantly made up of youngsters in Norway and although the majority of his first-team squad have been left out after only returning to training on Saturday, he does have a few more senior players to call upon.

Antony, Fred and Donny van de Beek have all been included in the squad for the trip to Scotland as has Jonny Evans. The veteran defender has been training at Carrington this summer to maintain his fitness as he looks for a new club and has signed a short-term deal in order to take part in pre-season.

Evans left United in 2015 after over a decade with a club and could make a second debut against Lyon.

Man United vs Lyon is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

The match will take place at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on MUTV.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the MUTV website and app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

The Red Devils have named a youthful squad travelling to Edinburgh for the game, including veteran defender Jonny Evans after he signed a short-term deal.

Fred has made the flight north after an injury knock with Jadon Sancho, Mason Mount, Raphael Varane, Antony and Lisandro Martinez the senior players involved.

Goalkeepers: Nathan Bishop, Elyh Harrison, Matej Kovar

Defenders: Jonny Evans, Alvaro Fernandez, Will Fish, Marc Jurado, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.

Midfielders: Fred, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Donny van de Beek

Forwards: Amad, Antony, Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho

The Red Devils dispatched Leeds relatively comfortably and will hope to step up a gear with the return of their star players.

Man United to win, 3-1.

The two teams last met competitively in 2008, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in a Champions League last-16 tie. Overall, Lyon have failed to win any of their four meetings, drawing two.