LOS ANGELES, California — Christian Eriksen has said he is hopeful Manchester United‘s summer tour of the United States provides good preparation for the new season after suggesting a difficult trip 12 months ago contributed to their poor campaign.
The 2023 tour consisted of stops in New Jersey, San Diego, Houston and Las Vegas. This time, the club have opted for a training camp at UCLA in California and just three games in Los Angeles, San Diego and South Carolina.
“It’s different being at a base and travelling less to the games,” Eriksen said.
“It’s also a sponsor trip at the same time as fitness, and the football was pushed a little bit backwards last season looking at it. I do think this year, the football has been pushed forward and the focus is on that.”
United’s players will spend the bulk of this summer’s…