Our 26-man travelling squad took off from the UK earlier today (Wednesday 19 July) ahead of International Champions Cup matches against Paris Saint-Germain in Orlando on Saturday 22 July, AS Roma in New Jersey on Tuesday 25 July and Manchester City in Nashville on Saturday 29 July.
For Mauricio, the chance to test ourselves against top-quality opponents in front of our ever-expanding American fan base represents ideal preparation for the start of the new Premier League campaign next month.
"I think it's exciting to travel to America, to join our fans there and play three very tough games against Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Manchester City," said the manager as the lads boarded the plane.