ASEAN All-Stars vs MU: Farewell of Garnacho, Bruno?

Bruno Fernandes is likely to leave MU in the coming days. Photo: Thuan Thang .

On the evening of May 28, Bukit Jalil Stadium (Malaysia) will become the focal point of regional football when the ASEAN All-Stars team faces Manchester United.

This is a rare opportunity for Southeast Asian football to compete with one of the most prestigious clubs in the world , and is also the start of the "Red Devils" Asian tour after a turbulent season.

Find joy again

Manchester United come into this game having just concluded a forgettable 2024/25 Premier League season. A 2-0 win over Aston Villa on the final day was not enough to ease the disappointment of fans as the team finished the season without winning any trophies and also missed out on a place in next season's European Cup.

Under the leadership of coach Ruben Amorim, the "Red Devils" are facing a turbulent summer with major changes in personnel.

The Asian tour, which begins with a clash with the ASEAN All-Stars and continues with a match in Hong Kong two days later, is seen as a chance for Manchester United to regain their composure and test their squad before embarking on a rebuilding phase.

Although it is just a friendly match, the determination of coach Amorim and the desire to prove themselves of the young players promise to bring a serious performance from the English team.

Coach Amorim’s squad for Malaysia shows a mix of experience and youth. Stars such as Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Casemiro are all present, alongside the return of Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt after injury.

Manchester United squad training before the match. Photo: Thuan Thang.

Notably, the presence of Alejandro Garnacho was surprising as the young player had publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with coach Amorim because of limited playing time, especially in the Europa League final.

Luke Shaw and Andre Onana, despite transfer rumours, were also included, while Jonny Evans, despite confirming his departure from the club, was still present to play the final two games in the "Red Devils" shirt.

farewell

The match comes as Bruno Fernandes moves closer to leaving Manchester United, with talks between the Portuguese midfielder and Al-Hilal reportedly progressing well.

If Bruno agrees to the offer from Al-Hilal, this month's tour of Asia will be the Portuguese midfielder's last time playing for Manchester United.

If Bruno completes all negotiations with Al-Hilal in the coming days, the midfielder could leave the team during the Asian tour to fly to Saudi Arabia to sign a contract.

As for Garnacho, he is also entering his final days at Manchester United. Coach Ruben Amorim is said to have told Garnacho directly that the player must leave the team this summer.

The match against ASEAN All-Stars, therefore, has a special meaning for Fernandes and Garnacho. ASEAN All-Stars is not a strange name to fans. This team was founded in 2014 to play friendly matches to raise funds for victims of Typhoon Haiyan, although they lost 0-1 to Indonesia.

This time, under the leadership of coach Kim Sang-sik, ASEAN All-Stars carries the mission of promoting the image of Southeast Asian football on the international stage.

With a superior squad, Manchester United is clearly rated higher. If they play at their best, the "Red Devils" can absolutely create a big victory.

However, the ASEAN All-Stars, with home advantage and the support of the Malaysian audience, can bring surprises if they make good use of their opportunities. Hoang Duc, Van Vi, Hai Long, Van Vi, Nguyen Hai Long or Benjamin Davis can completely create highlights against the world-famous team.

The icy faces of the MU players when arriving in Malaysia On the evening of May 26, the Manchester United stars arrived in Malaysia looking tired after a long flight.

Source: https://znews.vn/asean-all-stars-vs-mu-loi-chia-tay-cua-garnacho-bruno-post1556308.html