. You could see with the second goal where we are not close at the back post. It can't be that and goals will come there. 'There are things that are rules we have to follow, and they'll come quick, that we integrate that into our way of play.' The main negative on the night was the early injury to Kobbie Mainoo. The 18-year-old impressed from the start against Arsenal on Saturday and was entrusted from kick-off in Houston, only to end the night on crutches with his left foot in a protective boot. 'You never can tell strai){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Erik ten Hag praised Andre Onana after the new Manchester United goalkeeper showed signs of promise in last night’s 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
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The Cameroon international has huge gloves to fill following the departure of David de Gea earlier this summer, but it is to be hoped that his more modern style of goalkeeping will help Ten Hag’s side take a major step forward in their development.
Onana made several impressive saves against the Spanish giants while he looked comfortable in possession but, understandably at this early stage, there appeared to be issues with communication between the former Inter star and his new teammates.