Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao (Sun 6th August, 16:00 UK time)

Decent first choice 11 all of whom not in action today but the match this afternoon highlights further the lack of strength in depth to challenge for major honours.
 
Swapping jerseys at half time. Irish fans will get very upset if massive changes are made.
 
This game is determined by one person and one person alone.


Harry Maguire.
 
Commentator: "probably the most dangerous player on the pitch in the first half..."

Camera cuts to Harry Maguire.
 
Fernandez gives me Alonso vibes. I don’t see him being far behind Malacia at all, certainly not technically.
 
Commentator saying that Maguire was "dispossessed" leading to the goal. How the feck is passing the ball directly to an opponent "being dispossessed"? :lol:
 
Done well overall, the kids have looked good as well. More worried about some of the seniors.

Especially Maguire, if we want to sell him, keep him away from the field.
 
Played some good stuff at times. The lads seem up for it. Gift of a goal though. Maguire should do better. Had enough time to make a better choice.
 
Fernandez gives me Alonso vibes. I don’t see him being far behind Malacia at all, certainly not technically.

He could be a really good fullback if he improves defensively, his physicality exposes him in that area.
 
Is it just me or have we generally looked more gelled and a bit sharper when the second string is out this preseason :lol:
 
Bro is asking to change shirts with Sancho already :lol:
You've got to bloody say no. Wait until after the game at the very least. Changing shirts at half time is something that gets my back up. Focus on the game for goodness sake.
 
Pellistri is playing like a previously caged up ferret
He's killing rabbits by biting through their jugular?

Not good.... the boy should be focused on his football when he gets game time!
 
Maguire really tries hard to lower his transfer value, maybe he is trying his best to be Phil Jones. Getting paid without playing any games.
 
Commentator saying that Maguire was "dispossessed" leading to the goal. How the feck is passing the ball directly to an opponent "being dispossessed"? :lol:

The selling price will drop when this is not a "dispossessed" leading to the goal :lol:
 
Not a bad display for a second string team. Fernandez and Gore have done themselves a huge credit in the 1st half, especially Alvaro who looks fab going forwards. Harry could have really done without that mistake though, too slow on the ball again.
 
Good to hear Fernandez is playing well. Not sure whether I'd prefer he stays or that we get him a good loan. Depends on when Malacia's back I guess
 
/I think we need to get a really good loan for Fernandez. He needs to play consistently.
 
Eriksen competing with Maguire for our worst player off the half.

Sancho certainly looks like he means it this pre-season.

Fernandez and Pellestri have been quite good as well. Gore doing alright too.