With the 2014 Premier League season just a month away, manager Louis Van Gaal named his preseason roster on Friday. The 25-man squad will feature new signings Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, as well as club stalwarts Wayne Rooney and David De Gea. Midfielder Michael Carrick will be forced to miss the summer tour due to ankle surgery.
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The full preseason roster is as follows (via the club's official website):
Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Anders Lindegaard, Ben Amos, Sam Johnstone
Defenders: Rafael, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Tyler Blackett (Under-21 player), Michael Keane, James Reece (Under-21 player)
Midfielders: Ander Herrera, Tom Cleverley, Darren Fletcher, Ashley Young, Wilfred Zaha, Shinji Kagawa, Juan Mata, Antonio Valencia, Nani, Jesse Lingard
Forwards: Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney, William Keane
One glaring name not present on the roster, however, is that of Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez. Swirling rumors of his possible departure from Old Trafford were confirmed on Friday. With his omission, the Mexican international does not appear to be a part of van Gaal's plans moving forward.
United will kickoff their summer tour against MLS outfit the Los Angeles Galaxy on July 23 for the 2014 Chevrolet Cup before participating in the 2014 International Champions Cup on July 26. The Reds open the tournament against AS Roma in Denver. Contests against Inter Milan (Washington D.C.) and Real Madrid (Ann Arbor) will complete the group stage. An additional stop in Miami could be made should the club reach the cup final.
Unfortunately for Hernandez, none of the aforementioned matches will be a part of his itinerary.
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