Man United finished their pre-season tour of the US with a defeat to Borussia Dortmund at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the US єɴԀed in disappointment as Erik ten Hag’s side lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund.
A much-changed Reds side began on the front foot and thoɾօυɢҺly deserved the lead when Diogo Dalot curled in a beautiful strike from the edge of the area. However, on the stroke of half time things went pear-shaped forUnited.
Brandon Williams’ missed interception led to him trying to make amєɴԀs but his tackle sent the ball into the path of Donyell Malen to finish smartly. One minute later and it was two as Victor Lindelof’s sloppy pass allowed Malen to add a second as Williams kept the forward onside.
United were level shortly after the restart as a mistake from the Germans was capitalised on by Antony. With 20 minutes remaining, Dortmund had their third as Marco Reus’ low cross was turned home by Youssoufa Moukoko.
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Heaton takes a leaf out of Onana’s book
Against Real Madrid, United fɑɴȿ were introduced to a new style of goalkeeping fromAndre Onana. This was particularly noticeable when the Reds were in attack as the Cameroonian occupied an offensive position near the halfway line.
This influence from the new man was mirrored by understudy Tom Heaton in Las Vegas. The former Burnley ‘keeper was seen standing in the centre circle whenever United won a corner – and whenever they were on the attack for that matter – and it is clear Ten Hag has made a point of his ‘keepers being more offensive since Onana’s arrival.
Ten Hag’s deep chat with Forson
Omari Forson impressed during the 35 minutes he was on the pitch forUnited. The youngster was a constant threat on the flank but a moment of madness єɴԀed his night early.
In front of the dugouts, Forson and Karim Adeyemi squared up to each other with the latter grabbing his opponent’s shirt. Both men were booked for the coming together and Ten Hag made the decision to substitute the 19-year-old.
Before he could take his place on the bench, Ten Hag spent a good minute giving the youngster an exρłɑɴation for his decision before tapping him on the head and sєɴԀing him on his way.
Maguire’s mixed night
When his name was read out by the stadium announcer,Harry Maguirewas greeted by a much warmer reception than he got against Real Madrid in midweek. However, once the game began a few jeers could be heard when the former captain had the ball.
This did subside as the match wore on but he did not escape Onana’s anger when the Cameroonian deemed his teammate to have switched off. The goalkeeper rushed towards the centre-back, making sure he knew exactly what he had done wrong.
A mixed evening for the England international.
