Manchester United arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the first leg of its Asian tour, boasting a roster packed with the biggest names in world soccer.

But in a reversal of the natural order of European clubs visiting the Far East, it will be its Japanese opponent which will be fielding a weakened side.

Urawa Reds take on United at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Tuesday evening with a squad depleted by call-ups to the Japan national side currently competing in the Asian Cup in Vietnam.