Team news & press conference

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he could be without up to six defenders for Saturday's Community Shield clash with Manchester City (Yoro, Fish, AWB, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw).

Injuries

"Harry Maguire missed the game (vs Liverpool), was a precaution but is still a question mark for Saturday. So we have training, we have to see whether he is fit enough or not to be available. Victor [Lindelof] played but also he's a question mark and also Azza [Aaron Wan-Bissaka] and Luke Shaw are both question marks, we have to assess them tomorrow (Friday)."

Will the Copa America contingent will feature at Wembley

"That is individual based, everyone has a different background, we put them on off-season programmes but they have different starts while we were in USA, we will assess them, make a decision whether they start, come from the bench or whether they don't play."

"We think about Licha to be involved in the game."

Mount's pre-season showings

"We know he's a high class player and just bringing skills in. Last season, he had a very bad season, a very tough season for him because of all injuries and now we are very pleased he had a good pre-season and I'm sure from this point on he will contribute to the team if he stays fit, it counts for every player."

Transfers

"When we have news, we will announce it. You've seen the market, it is quite quiet still. We have done business, we have done two deals, it's about timings, the market, the market options, the right moment and the right things."

Ten Hag is asked if it is in midfield he wants to strengthen

"I don't go into details, where we are now in recruitment, what we are working on. We know what we are doing, we are in a good position with the squad and just wait, patience and in the right moment we will tell you."

Do United need to sell to be able to buy more

"We did already, we bought already. As I said, we have a squad where in every position there is double occupation."

Sancho's versatility

"Jadon can play across the whole frontline, he's an option for more than one position and it depends how you set up the team, you can look at your own tactics, opponents that fit the best and Jadon had some abilities you can use in a game, tactics and the next game."

Why United will treat Community Shield clash seriously

"So, we always want to win, also in all the friendlies. It's about trophy, we will put out a team that is very competitive to win this trophy. It's also pre-season, we don't go into big risks with players, the normal approach in to this game."

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Is there anyone that DOESN’T just want this season to end? Can’t see there being too many caaaaawk injections this year.