Manchester United suffered a 4-2 loss against Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in a pre-season match held in Poland.

Manchester United fell to a 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in a match played in Poland. Despite taking an early lead through a Harry Maguire header, United could not maintain their advantage as Milan, managed by Ruben Amorim, staged a comeback.

Match progression and key moments

Harry Maguire opened the scoring in the second minute following a corner from Bruno Fernandes. Although Amad Diallo nearly doubled the lead, Milan equalized through Samuel Chukwueze after an assist from Goncalo Ramos. Fernandes later missed a penalty opportunity that would have put United ahead before halftime. In the second half, Patrick Dorgu restored United's lead after capitalizing on a back-pass from Filippo Terracciano. However, Milan responded with a goal from Alphadjo Cisse. Milan then took the lead through a header by Goncalo Ramos, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek secured the victory with a fourth goal for the Italian side.

Squad updates and manager reaction

The match saw the return of several players, including Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, who were easing back into action following World Cup participation. Marcus Rashford also made his first appearance for the club in 20 months. Michael Carrick, leading the team, acknowledged the disappointing performance but noted that the squad is preparing for the upcoming Premier League season. Carrick stated that while the team did not play well, the minutes provided to the players were beneficial. He emphasized that the squad remains in good spirits as they prepare for their first league game of the season against Hull.