Watch live: Manchester United press conference after arrival in Hong Kong
Manchester United are holding a press conference in Hong Kong on Thursday after arriving in the city to play an exhibition match.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is set to speak about Friday's game against the city's representative team at Hong Kong Stadium – United's first fixture in Hong Kong since 2013. United were jeered after losing 1-0 to Asean All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Hong Kong team representatives are expected to speak first at the press conference.
The Post's broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm.
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