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Manchester United emerged victorious of their first match of the pre-season tour of the USA, beating West Ham 2-1 in New Jersey.
Listed below are three issues we realized from the sport.
Left centre again could be an issue till Martinez returns
With Lisandro Martinez carrying a long-term harm, United’s choices at left centre again are Luke Shaw, who himself has struggled quite a bit with harm, Ayden Heaven or a proper footer.
It was stated towards the tip of final season that Heaven’s spectacular performances had persuaded INEOS they didn’t must dip into the switch marketplace for that place. Followers have been drooling on the prospect of seeing extra of the 18 12 months previous this season, with some even suggesting that he ought to be first alternative at LCB, at the least till Martinez returns.
Nevertheless, there have been a few shaky moments towards Leeds in Stockholm final week and extra once more at present. There have been some focus lapses, together with the one which allowed Jarrod Bowen to breeze previous him and smash it into the online for West Ham’s aim.
Amorim could really feel his finest three CBs are De Ligt, Yoro and Maguire, however Maguire’s lack of tempo means De Ligt must play RCB and Yoro LCB – not the best place for both. Shaw is an alternative choice, however Amorim can be hoping that Heaven’s lapses are a blip and never the signal of issues to return.
Ugarte can dominate and supply the midfield power that Casemiro lacks
Amorim bemoaned the shortage of tempo in his midfield towards Leeds and that was addressed – after which some, tonight with an outstanding show of tempo and energy from Ugarte and Mainoo. If Ugarte can carry out like he did at present then he might remedy a giant fear for United and supply Bruno Fernandes – or Mainoo – with an outstanding defensive midfield companion.
United are beginning to appear like an Amorim group
For the primary 50 minutes or so, United seemed for the primary time to play the way in which the pinnacle coach has been asking them to. They pressed excessive up the pitch, performed with numerous power, energy and physicality, acquired numerous our bodies into the field and performed with aptitude and creativity. Hojlund hit the bar, Amad scored an outstanding effort that was dominated out for offside and Fernandes missed a sitter, so on one other day they might have been 4-0 up.
The tender underbelly confirmed itself once more when Bowen was allowed to energy via and the substitute XI struggled, however nonetheless, we noticed Amorim’s persona and an actual identification coursing via the group for the perfect a part of an hour.
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