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title: "4-2-3-1: Mourinho should pick this Man Utd XI to demolish Real Salt Lake on Monday"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/4-2-3-1-mourinho-should-pick-this-man-utd-xi-to-demolish-real-salt-lake-on-monday/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "LlionCarbis"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2017-07-15T04:15:11Z"
modified: "2017-07-15T04:15:11Z"
---

# 4-2-3-1: Mourinho should pick this Man Utd XI to demolish Real Salt Lake on Monday

**Manchester United supporters in the Football Transfer Tavern are looking ahead to their pre-season tour of the United States of America.**

The Red Devils have already landed in America ahead of their pre-season tour, Mourinho’s men will play five games on American soil and two additional games in Norway and Dublin before concluding their pre-season preparations.

Once again, they’ll be participating in the pre-season competition, the International Champions Cup, where they will face Real Madrid, Manchester City and Barcelona.

It is the perfect opportunity for players to build fitness and gather momentum ahead of the upcoming season. Also, it is a chance for rotational players and young players to testify their significance to the United cause, to prove that they are worthy of a place in Mourinho’s team.

With an eye cast towards United’s opening game on July 15th, our landlord has chosen the starting eleven he thinks that Mourinho should field against Real Salt Lake on Monday…

## GK: David De Gea

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DeGea.jpg)

United’s experienced shot-stopper has ascertained his status as one of the best goalies since his arrival in 2011.

## LB: Luke Shaw

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ShawShaw.jpg)

The Englishman shares an infamously toxic relationship with Jose Mourinho, this is his opportunity to prove his worth.

## CB: Axel Tuanzebe

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Tuanzebe.jpg)

United’s 19-year-old defender made five appearances for the first-team, this is his opportunity to show that he’s worthy of more.

## CB: Victor Lindelöf

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-02-14T202202Z_130105322_MT1ACI14751485_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-SLB-DOR.jpg)

Mourinho’s new centre-half will be eager to demonstrate his abilities to the United faithful at the earliest opportunity.

## RB: Matteo Darmian

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/darmian.jpg)

Darmian can operate on either side of the defence, this is his opportunity to prove the value of his versatility.

## CDM: Michael Carrick

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4874662.jpg)

The Red Devil legend has recently been appointed club captain following the departure of Wayne Rooney.

## CDM: Ander Herrera

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/4853563.jpg)

Adored by United fans for his industry, passion and passing, Herrera has been an outstanding player for Mourinho.

## LW: Andreas Pereira

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2016-07-16T154923Z_1_MT1ACI14481070_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-MNU.jpg)

Having recently returned from a successful loan spell with Granada, this is the Brazilian’s chance to seize a place in Mourinho’s first-team.

## CAM: Paul Pogba

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/4852050.jpg)

Following a decent first season back at United, Paul Pogba will be hoping to establish himself as the league’s most influential player.

## RW: Henrikh Mkhitaryan

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Mkhitaryan.jpg)

The Armenian scored 11 goals in his first season as a Red Devil, a statistic he’ll be hoping to improve this season.

## ST: Romelu Lukaku

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-04-04T211738Z_134342258_MT1ACI14773722_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-EVE.jpg)

For any striker, goals breeds confidence, Lukaku will be hoping to make a purposeful impact on United’s summer tour.