Manchester United may start Šeško against Arsenal! Amorim has arranged a closed-door friendly match, and Onana will also participate.

In their last two preseason friendlies, Manchester United opted for a no-striker formation, resulting in two losses. Particularly in the home match against Fiorentina, the team failed to score, with the final score being 1-1 after 90 minutes, though both goals were scored by players from Fiorentina. In these two matches, the Red Devils' forwards struggled to make an impact during open play.

After the match, Amorim was asked whether Šeško might start against Arsenal, and he noted that the lack of a central forward has indeed made it challenging for the team at times. He mentioned that he would consider the best lineup for the Premier League opener in the coming week, stating that he already has some ideas.

According to British media, to help the €85 million new signing Šeško integrate quickly, Manchester United plans to arrange a closed-door friendly match to familiarize the 22-year-old Slovenian striker with the team. Goalkeeper André Onana, who has been injured, is also expected to participate; he missed all preseason friendlies but could return before the Premier League season starts.

The match against Fiorentina was the club's last official friendly, but Manchester United can arrange a private friendly at Carrington. The league match against Arsenal will take place on Sunday afternoon, so there is still plenty of time.

Amorim urged the players to show resilience in training this week to try to change his mind. Manchester United is considering organizing a closed-door match, giving many players a final opportunity to prove they deserve a starting spot.

The Times reports that Manchester United has contacted several local clubs, primarily to provide Šeško and Onana with some real-world training. However, Šeško faces another challenge as he needs to apply for a work permit first. If this process takes too long, he may not be able to train with his new teammates at all, leaving his potential starting status against Arsenal uncertain.

This closed-door friendly not only gives Šeško some match time but also allows Onana the chance to prove his fitness, as he missed the entire preseason due to a hamstring injury. Manchester United is confident that Onana should be able to play against Arsenal; if not, they may have to rely on Bayindir. In fact, neither Onana nor Bayindir has garnered fan confidence, and Manchester United has shown interest in several new goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea, who returned to Old Trafford on Saturday, wished his old club well, hoping Amorim's team achieves significant success in the new season. "Sometimes football is like that; you can't always win," De Gea said. "I know Manchester United has struggled a bit in recent years, but they are a massive club. I hope that with the new signings and the coach starting a new era, they can achieve great things. I hope Manchester United can win some honors this year and regain their rightful place. They are still one of the best clubs in the world."

However, on Sunday during the Community Shield match, former Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson excelled in the penalty shootout, helping Crystal Palace pull off a surprise victory over Liverpool to win their first Community Shield. This has led to renewed mockery of the transfer choices made by the Red Devils' former goalkeepers, and if Onana does not perform well this season, he may face replacement next year.

In this summer transfer window, Arsenal, who finished second in the Premier League last year, has again spent heavily, investing around £200 million on new signings like Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. Therefore, the first match against a significantly changed Manchester United poses a major challenge.