Mason Mount Central to Man United's Community Shield Clash

In today’s highly-anticipated Community Shield clash against Manchester City, Manchester United is going to field a notable lineup featuring Mason Mount, who will be at the heart of it. The rest of the team sheet also features Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo in the starting eleven, which further underscores the adopted tactical shift. Notably, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are among the misses, with the latter being linked with a move to West Ham, based on the Fabrizio Romano transfer news. United’s defensive line will consist of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans at centre-half, with Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez at full-back.

As for the midfield, Mainoo will play alongside Casemiro, with Bruno Fernandes possibly as a false nine. Mount will be flanked by Diallo and Marcus Rashford, making Jadon Sancho the notable casualty, despite several pre-season appearances in the same role. This also signifies that when considering the same position, the new manager would prefer Amad to Sancho. This game is not only an opportunity to try a new tactical approach but also to check whether there is enough depth in United’s squad. Josh Zirkzee is among the possible substitutes, and he may also get his Manchester United debut. Overall, it is likely that the Community Shield grand clash will set today’s winners up for the rest of the season, with Mason Mount being at the heart of it.