Manchester United vs Fiorentina: Wild Pre-Season Finale & De Gea’s Tearjerker Return
Alright, so here’s the deal. United wrapped up their pre-season shenanigans at Old Trafford with Fiorentina in town. Sure, it was just a friendly, but honestly, the whole vibe felt like more than a practice run—De Gea’s homecoming, new faces strutting their stuff, and fans buzzing about the fresh blood. The whole thing kinda screamed, “Bring on the Premier League!”
Let’s Talk About the Game
Old Trafford was rocking, not just because it’s almost go-time for the league, but both squads clearly wanted to flex a little before things got real. Fiorentina? Man, they came out swinging. Simon Sohm—who, by the way, probably had the best 15 minutes of his life—buried one early and left United’s defense looking like they’d hit snooze on their alarms. Crowd groaned, you could almost feel the deflation.
Did United crumble? Nah. Just before halftime, they got a gift—Fiorentina’s defender decided to channel his inner striker… for the wrong team. Own goal, 1-1, back to square one. No complaints from the Stretford End though.
New Boys in Red
So, about those shiny new signings. Ruben Amorim (the boss man now, in case you missed it) tossed Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha straight into the mix. Both looked sharp, and you’d bet they’ll cause some chaos once the real games start. Benjamin Sesko, the €74m wonderkid from Leipzig, got his big intro in front of the crowd but didn’t actually play. Still, the hype’s real—folks can’t wait to see what he’s got.
De Gea’s Old Trafford Reunion
Here’s where it got straight-up emotional. David de Gea, rocking a Fiorentina jersey, walked out onto his old stomping ground for the first time since he left last year. The place erupted—standing ovation, a few fans looking like they might actually cry. De Gea even pulled off some classic saves, just to remind everyone he’s still got it. Say what you want, but that moment just hit different.
Looking Ahead
This match? Not just a runaround. United got a good look at their depth, gave the young guns a shot, and tested out the newbies. Amorim seemed pretty chill about the overall performance—though he did admit the defense still looks a bit wobbly (no shock there). Next up: Arsenal on August 17th. Yikes. That’s gonna be a real test.
Wrap Up
Honestly, this United vs Fiorentina friendly had everything—new faces, emotional reunions, a bit of chaos, and a scoreline that didn’t really matter but somehow felt important anyway. Ended 1-1, sure, but the real win was the good vibes and a squad that looks ready for what’s coming. Bring on the season!