在英超開始前的最後一周里，我們在對曼聯陣中的每個位置進行分析。現在讓我們來看看中場球員在上賽季的表現以及他們在季前賽里的發揮...
保羅 博格巴
曼聯記錄：59次出場，9個進球
法國人以當時創紀錄的身價從尤文圖斯轉會到曼聯後，很快就融入了球隊體系，上個賽季他為球隊出場58次。
博格巴在整個季前賽七場比賽中全勤，對陣巴薩時的表現更是獲得主帥穆里尼奧的高度表揚。
「即使作為對手比如我，坐在替補席上，也會覺得梅西和內馬爾之間的傳球賞心悅目，」穆里尼奧說，「不過博格巴今天展現出了和他們在同一水平的實力。」
麥可 卡里克
曼聯記錄：出場459場，24個進球
上賽季，卡里克又一次成為了球隊的中場發動機，即使進入職業生涯的尾聲，他依然為球隊出場38次。36歲的卡里克在整個季前賽的七場比賽中都表現出色，魯尼離隊後，他接過了隊長袖標。
「在這支偉大的球隊里成為隊長是一種無上的榮譽，」他說。「這是我在球隊的第12年了，當我25歲來到這裡的時候，我從未想過能呆這麼久並獲得這樣的榮譽。」
安德 埃雷拉
曼聯記錄：出場122次，15個進球
埃雷拉是上賽季的關鍵人物，整個賽季出場50次，貢獻了11次助攻和2個進球，獲得了馬特巴斯比爵士年度最佳球員。
27歲的西班牙國腳在季前賽中延續了良好狀態，幾乎沒有受到太多的挑戰。
埃雷拉期待著在新賽季中再次進球，並且迫不及待地希望為球隊帶來更多獎盃。「英超聯賽周日就要打響了，我們會成為冠軍的有力爭奪者，」他說。「我們會為每一個冠軍奮鬥。」
馬魯萬 費萊尼
曼聯數據：出場134次，15個進球
比利時人上賽季成為穆里尼奧手裡重要的棋子，他在中場表現出色，在聯賽和杯賽中為球隊出場47次。
29歲的費萊尼在季前賽中表現出色，取得了兩個進球。他在超級盃負於皇馬的比賽中下半時替補登場，表現受到一致肯定。
內馬尼亞 馬蒂奇
曼聯數據：1次出場
這個好鬥的塞爾維亞中場球員在完成了從切爾西到曼聯的轉會之後，參加了曼聯的最後一場季前賽。
馬蒂奇在都柏林對陣桑普多利亞的友誼賽中出戰了上半場賽事，表現令人印象深刻。在斯科普里的超級盃對陣皇馬時，他的表現也讓對手屈服，現在他把重心都放在即將到來的新賽季上。
「我感覺棒極了。曼聯是世界上最大的俱樂部之一，我非常高興成為這個俱樂部的一份子，成為這個團隊的一部分。」
斯科特 麥克托米奈
曼聯數據：登場2次
麥克托米奈上賽季的努力得到了回報，他在5月對陣阿森納的比賽中首次代表一線隊登場亮相，隨後在賽季最後一場對陣水晶宮的比賽中打滿了90分鐘。
20歲的小將在季前賽中出場四次，在3-0戰勝瓦勒倫加的比賽中收穫了在一線隊中的處子球。
「這是世界上最棒的感覺了，」他在賽後說。「這是我生命中最美好的時刻，你會希望得到更多。這就是你每天在訓練場上努力的目標。」
馬蒂 威爾洛克
曼聯數據：出場0次
作為預備隊的一員，威爾洛克在上賽季最後一場比賽中進入了一線隊的大名單，但是沒有獲得上場的機會。20歲的小將希望自己在預備隊中的表現能夠更加搶眼，以便獲得主教練的青睞，進入一線隊的輪換體系。
In the last week before the big Premier League kick-off, we're profiling each area of Manchester United's first-team squad as it stands. Here, we take a look at the central midfielders' form of last term, as well as their efforts in pre-season...
PAUL POGBA
United career stats: 59 appearances, 9 goals
The athletic Frenchman did not take long to settle into United’s engine room last term following a then world-record summer transfer from Juventus, and he went on to make 58 appearances across all competitions for the Reds.
Pogba was an ever-present figure in United’s pre-season side, and featured in all seven tour matches, with his performance against Barcelona drawing high praise from Jose Mourinho.
"Even as an opponent on the bench like I am, it is beautiful to see the guys' [Messi and Neymar] relationship with the ball,」 Mourinho said. 「Today, one of my players, Paul Pogba, showed the level. He showed that he belongs at that level."
MICHAEL CARRICK
United career stats: 459 appearances, 24 goals
Carrick was once again the heartbeat of the team's midfield during the 2016/17 campaign, and despite his elder statesman status he still notched 38 appearances.
The 36-year-old deep-lying midfielder enjoyed an impressive pre-season as well, playing in all seven tour matches, as well as being named club captain following Wayne Rooney’s departure.
「It is such a huge honour to captain such a great club,」 he said. 「It is my 12th year now and I came as a 25-year-old. I never thought I could be here for so long and achieve so much.」
ANDER HERRERA
United career stats: 122 appearances, 15 goals
Herrera was a key figure for the Reds last term, and his 50 appearances across all competitions yielded much praise, 11 assists and two goals and the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year prize.
The 27-year-old Spain international continued his fine form during Tour 2017, presented by Aon, and he played in all bar of the matches, which he missed with a slight knock.
Herrera will be looking to make his mark again this season and can't wait to help the Reds challenge for more silverware.
"The Premier League starts on Sunday and we want to be contenders for the title," he said. "We want to fight for every title this season."
MAROUANE FELLAINI
United career stats: 134 appearances, 15 goals
The Belgian played an important role for Mourinho last term as he featured all-over midfield, and he eventually finished with 47 league and cup appearances to his name.
The 29-year-old was also in fine form in pre-season and netted twice during the Tour 2017 campaign. His performance in the Super Cup defeat to Real Madrid, after coming on as a second-half substitute, earned praise from fans and pundits alike.
NEMANJA MATIC
United career stats: 1 appearance
The combative Serbian midfielder linked up with the squad for the final tour match, after completing his move from Chelsea.
Matic impressed during his first 45-minute run-out in United’s last friendly encounter against Sampdoria in Dublin, and he made his competitive bow against Real in Skopje, after which he gave his thoughts on the upcoming season.
"I feel great. United is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am very happy because I am now part of this great club and part of this great group," he declared.
SCOTT MCTOMINAY
United career stats: 2 appearances
McTominay’s efforts for the Reserves were rewarded last term when he made his senior debut against Arsenal in May, before following it up with 90 minutes against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.
The 20-year-old Scot featured on four occasions during United’s pre-season tour and netted his first-ever senior goal in the 3-0 win over Valerenga.
「It's the best feeling in the world," he said afterwards. "It’s the best moment of my life and you just want more and more of this. This is what you work for every single day in training.」
MATTY WILLOCK
United career stats: 0 appearances
A regular in the Reserves side last campaign, Willock is yet to register a senior appearance for the Reds, but was named on the bench towards the end of the 2016/17 campaign.
The 20-year-old will be keen to produce some more strong showings for the Reserves and in training with the first team as he looks to force his way into Mourinho’s plans.
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