Why is Youri Tielemans not part of Manchester United squad for Atletico Madrid friendly?

The Belgian, 30, reported for pre-season duty at Carrington yesterday and appeared set to feature against Atleti on Saturday in Sweden.However, neither Tielemans nor international team-mate and first-choice goalkeeper Senne Lammens will make an appearance.Instead, they are expected to be included in Michael Carrick’s squad in time for their next pre-season game against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, August 8.The side are remaining in Europe for pre-season for the first time since 2021’s COVID-19 travel restrictions. They have toured the US, Asia and Australia since then.Back at it: Patrick Dorgu and Senne LammensGettyThe Red Devils are due to face Diego Simeone’s Atleti on Saturday at 2pm BST in Solna, Sweden. It is their third pre-season game so far, after a 1-0 loss to Wrexham in Norway and 5-0 victory over Rosenborg.Tielemans and Lammens featured in all of Belgium’s games as they reached the World Cup quarter-finals before losing 2-1 to eventual winners Spain.The midfielder captained his side and played a major part, scoring a double to beat Senegal in the last 32.Carrick - who signed a two-year deal in May to become United’s permanent manager - is preparing his side for the Champions League after a two-year absence.Read MoreHe joined the Old Trafford side as interim boss in January after Ruben Amorim’s tumultuous 14-month reign’s abrupt end. The former Tottenham and West Ham midfielder then guided United to a third-place finish.Carrick has prioritised shoring up his team’s midfield so far. Andrey Santos’ £48m signing from Chelsea - alongside Tielemans’ arrival - will help fill the gap left behind after Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s long-term injury.