Manchester United take on Rosenborg in their second pre-season friendly today. The match is scheduled for a 5pm BST kick-off on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim, Norway.
Team news
Manchester United are set to be without Benjamin Sesko again. The striker missed the loss to Wrexham due to a shin issue and is expected to be fit for the start of the Premier League season. Summer signing Karl Darlow is also unavailable after a minor procedure at Leeds.
Head coach Michael Carrick may name two entirely different teams in each half. All eyes will be on 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who has been selected for the trip and could make his senior debut. However, new £8m signing Tynan Thompson is not included, and Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined.
Rosenborg have doubts over striker Dino Islamovic after he missed their last win, but otherwise they are at full strength.
Prediction and odds
Pre-season is about fitness rather than results. Carrick will be encouraged by Andrey Santos' debut against Wrexham. Given Rosenborg's match fitness from 13 league games, an entertaining draw is expected: 2-2.
Odds: Manchester United to win 2/5, Rosenborg to win 9/2, Draw 4/1.
Head to head
The sides have met once before, a pre-season friendly two years ago which Rosenborg won 1-0. Manchester United wins: 0, Rosenborg wins: 1, Draws: 0.
