Amid all the excitement around Manchester United's potential striking superstar and game-changing goalkeeper, it's easy to overlook the importance of Erik ten Hag's first summer signing.
27.07.2023 - 01:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United supporters were left cursing their luck in the opening stages of the club’s friendly with Real Madrid in Texas as a nightmare few minutes saw the Reds suffer two blows.
First young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was forced off within the first five minutes after picking up a knock. The 18-year-old collided with Rodrygo inside two minutes.
Mainoo was helped off by two medics, unable to put his full weight on his foot as Christian Eriksen came on in his place. By the time the Dane was on, United were behind as Jude Bellingham chipped home a classy finish over debut goalkeeper Andre Onana.
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But replays showed that the England star may have been in an offside position when the ball was played through to him. Without the presence of VAR, the strike stood to rub salt into the wounds of United.
United manager Erik ten Hag was seen gesticulating towards the officials to indicate he felt Bellingham was offside. And several United fans took to social media to air their annoyance with the start to the match.
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