Manchester United team predicted: Expected XI as Matic set for debut against Sampdoria

NEMANJA MATIC could make his Manchester United debut when the Red Devils face Sampdoria in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new Premier League season.

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How could the Manchester United starting XI look against Sampdoria?

Jose Mourinho and his squad flew out to Ireland earlier today as they prepare for the final match of their pre-season schedule in Dublin.

are set to face Serie A outfit Sampdoria at the Aviva Stadium tonight (7.45pm), with new signing Matic potentially in line for his debut.

The Serbian midfielder joined United from Chelsea for £40million earlier this week, linking up with his ex-boss Mourinho and former team-mate Juan Mata.

The Manchester Evening News report that both Sergio Romero and Jesse Lingard did not appear to have travelled with the rest of the squad, while Marouane Fellaini and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are both available after slight knocks at the weekend.

Scroll through the gallery above to see how the Manchester United starting XI could look ahead of their final pre-season fixture against Sampdoria.

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