Manchester United (After 62 minutes): Johnstone; Valencia, Smalling, McNair, Blackett; Fellaini, Herrera; Lingard, Pereira, Wilson; Januzaj.
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The presence of Matteo Darmian has given United another promising outlet out wide, with the marauding right-back’s delightful cross only just missed by Rooney, before Young and Rooney himself saw shots blocked in the melee to follow. “Post, crossbar is part of the game“. As a tactic, it worked; United scored just three minutes later to make it 2-0.
Jones and Joe Smalling looked to get created an encouraging relationship towards the finish of final season, but Blind’s versatility and capacity on-the-ball are huge pluses plus it wouldbe no surprise if the Dutchman lines up at centre half against Tottenham around the beginning time of the Premier League season. So that left the heavy lifting up top for Uruguayan Luis Suarez, who hit the post twice and had an apparent goal disallowed because of an offside call.
Wayne Rooney got on the scoresheet as Manchester United scored a morale-boosting 3-1 friendly victory over European champions Barcelona here Saturday.
At the post match presser, Enrique said reasons for the loss included that the field was dry, which he acknowledged hurt both sides.
“Sergi is a versatile player who is fast and can play anywhere”, he said.
Barcelona were coming off a win against MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday and have one more match in the United States before they return to Europe. Van Gaal said he had “passport issues”. Man United newcomer Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany sat out with a minor injury van Gaal said he sustained in training.
The configuration of United’s midfield will be a source of real interest for the Old Traffor faithful next season, with Michael Carrick an important member of the team and Morgan Schneiderlin also joining the club over the summer months. For me, it was a special time meeting fellow writers and photographers, catching up with colleagues, and of course getting in-person access to the biggest names in football.
Barcelona, missing superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar after their exertions in the Copa America, were left ruing a series of chances which hit the woodwork. Manchester United travel to Chicago to play PSG on July 29.
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With the year two-weeks aside, United may expect they can rely on P Gea to be around for your of the campaign.
