Overview
- Manchester United have taken a 25-man travelling party to Lerkendal Stadion that includes 15-year-old academy forward JJ Gabriel, who replaces Ethan Wheatley in the squad.
- Several senior players remain unavailable because they are on extended post-World Cup breaks or recovering from minor procedures, with Youri Tielemans specifically confirmed as on an extended break.
- Andrey Santos, who made his club debut in the 1-0 loss to Wrexham, is expected to feature again as Carrick repeats heavy rotation and is likely to use different teams in each half to assess fitness and form.
- UK viewers can only watch the friendly via Manchester United’s paid MUTV stream while US coverage has been reported on CBS Sports Network with streaming on fubo.
- The trip highlights wider summer change at United: six starters from the last Rosenborg meeting have left, more transfer activity is possible, and the club has high-profile friendlies ahead as it readies for the Premier League season starting on 22 August 2026.