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Mason Mount handed Man Utd debut against Leeds as Amad Diallo starts first game since 2021 - but Fred left out of squad amid Fulham transfer talk

Mason Mount has been handed his first Manchester United start as the Red Devils get their pre-season programme underway against Leeds in Oslo.

Mount makes debut
Fred left out amid Fulham links
Martinez returns after injury

WHAT HAPPENED? Raphael Varane captains a side that sees a welcome return for Lisandro Martinez after injury and features Amad Diallo in a United shirt for the first time in two years after returning from a successful loan spell at Sunderland.

Despite being named in the travelling squad, Brazilian midfielder Fred does not feature at all, amid speculation surrounding a move to Fulham. However, United seemingly denied that was the reason for his absence in a statement before kick-off, saying: "Fred's omission is purely a precaution and because he is managing his workload, after returning for training at Carrington last week."

UNITED LINE UP: Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez; Mainoo, Hannibal, Mount; Diallo, Forson, Sancho.

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Subs: Bishop, Kovar, Bennett, Fish, Jurado, Williams, Collyer, Gore, Hansen-Aaroen, Oyedele, Savage, Shoretire, Emeran, Hugill

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WHAT NEXT? The game takes place at Olso's Ullevaal Stadion today at 4pm BST.