MANCHESTER UNITED stepped up their pre-season preparations as they took on Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden.
was able to run the rule over his side , albeit missing some of their biggest stars.
Bryan Mbeumo was a shining light for Man Utd in Gothenburg Credit: Getty
Michael Carrick was able to run the rule over his players Credit: Getty
The match got off to a disastrous start for the Red Devils, with Ibrahim Mbaye firing PSG into the lead within the first two minutes.
was then in a further blow for Carrick and Co.
United did regroup, however, with ‘s leveller earning them a creditable 1-1 draw.
SunSport’s Samuel Luckhurst rates each United performer from Gothenburg.
Tom Heaton – 6
Had to make a double save shortly after conceding to Ibrahim Mbaye. Provided authority in goal amid the absence of numbers one and two, and . Went off injured early in the second half.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Caught out early on for Mbaye’s goal in what was his first appearance since the World Cup quarter-final. Started at right-back as competition between Mazraoui and resumed.
Harry Maguire – 7
Off the pace for Mbaye’s goal but grew in confidence and deceived a couple of times. Saw out the game and started to impose himself more, having a speculative strike.
Ayden Heaven – 4
Gearing up to start the season but may have thrown away his place. Caught ball-watching for the goal, he recklessly fouled Kvaratskhelia after a poor pass and was booked. A liability.
Luke Shaw was one of United’s most senior players in action Credit: Getty
Luke Shaw – 6
With no in the PSG side, United had some joy down PSG’s right-hand side and Shaw ably supported . Also suffered a knock and was taken off at the same time as others.
Andrey Santos – 6
Having to settle into a defensive-minded role out of necessity and he was disciplined with his deep positioning. It would have been more useful had PSG pitted Santos against Joao Neves and .
Mason Mount – 5
Forced off after 20 minutes with yet another injury. Time will tell how severe it is but it is another blow for a player who has averaged 24 games per season in his three years at United.
Amad Diallo – 6
An unsurprising improvement on his mixed performance against in Stockholm. After getting 45 minutes under his belt in the Swedish capital, Amad was more urgent and a greater goal threat.
Shea Lacey – 5
Quieter than on his influential showing against Atletico and struggled to impose himself in the No10 role. Not a memorable performance but more valuable experience.
Patrick Dorgu – 5
Much more urgent after an unconvincing afternoon against Atletico. Showed some versatility by occasionally switching to the right and his pace had PSG on the back foot. Faded in the second-half.
Bryan Mbeumo – 8
Another goal for Mbeumo as the centre forward. Aside from his fine strike, he tested goalkeeper Matvei Safonov with a couple of free kicks and a piledrive. Every chance he starts the season up front.
Substitutes
Tyler Fletcher – 6
An early arrival for the injured Mount, Fletcher acquitted himself confidently again in another substitute role. 6
Leny Yoro – 6
Replaced Heaven at half-time and it feels like those two are now competing to start alongside Maguire at Hull in two weeks. Involved in a tangle with Heaton that led to the goalie’s injury. 6
Diogo Dalot
Came on at the interval as Carrick introduced some added competition at right back. United’s final two friendlies against and will likely determine who starts at Hull.
Jack Fletcher – 6
Played on the right wing again.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Endeavoured to make something happen on his return to the side.
Youri Tielemans – 6
Made his maiden United appearance alongside Tyler Fletcher.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Hurt by Matvey Safonov when he tried to get onto a through ball.
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