Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he "feels sorry" for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, suggesting that he does not have a leading star to lean on for support.
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The MEN's chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst was at the Allianz Arena to watch Manchester United play Bayern Munich in their Champions League group stage opener. Here are his player ratings from the game which ended 4-3.
Andre Onana
His first howler in United colours wrecked a positive start. Has now let in 14 goals in six games for United. Kept the scoreline down with some saves in the second half. 4
Diogo Dalot
Pumped up during the warm-up, he was easily outpaced by Jamal Musiala for Bayern's second goal. Did nothing in attack. 5
Victor Lindelof
Started by default as Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire were absent. He was never going to tame Harry Kane. 4
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Lisandro Martinez
Still no signs of Martinez arresting his poor start and he had the benefit of being flanked by the better full-back in Munich. 5
Sergio Reguilon
United's best player on the night. Could have done better with some crosses but one of the few who produced a respectable performance. 6
Casemiro
Chased shadows for much of the evening as Bayern hogged the ball. When United were on top, Casemiro eventually imposed himself by making it 3-2 and scored again at the death. 6
Christian Eriksen
Had an excellent chance to put United 1-0 up on the rebound but he was not clinical enough. Got another chasing from another midfield. 5
Facundo Pellistri
Vexed Alphonso Davies early on but did not get on the ball often enough and faded quite quickly on his second start for United. 5
Bruno Fernandes
He is regressing to the depths of 2021-22. Far too wasteful with the ball and did not come close to hurting Bayern during
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