6 highlights after MU's US tour

1. Who is the perfect number 10?

Bruno Fernandes continued to affirm the leading role with 3 main stones, 3 goals, and flexible moving between position 10 and 8. When Matheus Cunha kicked “virtual number 9” against Everton, Bruno, Amad, Mbeumo and Mason Mount, respectively tested as a household.

Kobbie Mainoo is also an option, but overall, midfield still needs to be upgraded urgently as the attack. When Bruno leaves Old Trafford in the future, Man United will not lack the person to replace the role of construction, but currently, finding the optimal formula is still an open question.

2. The middle line is still weak

Toby Collyer's preparation for lending is a clear sign that Man United is targeting a new central midfielder. Coach Amorim once frankly “lacked speed” in the middle area after a 0-0 draw with Leeds in Stockholm.

Before Everton, Manuel Ugarte had a clear difficulty when he was strong pressing. He was repeatedly arrested, foul revealed and had to rely on the “protection” from the referee. Meanwhile, Casemiro is no longer among the new leader group and seems to be a backup plan. Mainoo is trusted but unknown the exact role: stone pacing or construction?

Amorim, after the Everton draw, said that he was “satisfied because the team was not good”, so that the player would not be delusional power when returning to Carrington. But the truth is that the current middle line is not enough quality to conquer the harsh season ahead.

3. Secret weapons for attack

Amad Diallo, who is considered to be the second or second player of Man United last season, was tested in the right wing role in the last two matches, after playing after the striker against West Ham.

This role is similar to Geovany Quaa who served Viktor Gyokeres in Sporting: a young player on his left leg, good defense support but still mutated enough when there is a ball. Amad is the right piece to stretch the opponent's defense and create space for numbers 10 like Bruno.

In fact, he contributed in the situation that led to Fernandes's penalty before Everton. Meanwhile, 4 other winger were removed from Amorim from the plan, due to not meeting tactical requirements or lack of competition spirit.

Another “stealth attack weapon” is Leny Yoro, who is gradually kicking higher and more active in attack situations.

4. Trouble in the striker position

The image of Rasmus Hojlund kicked the vertical column because of disappointment with teammate Patrick Dorgu is a clear testament to the frustration. Hojlund wants Dorgu to pass instead of finishing and the situation shows an implicit tension in the team.

It is not easy to continue playing with a high spirit when knowing that the club is selling himself and silently contacting every striker can recruit. This situation is identical to Erik Ten HAG last season, when he knew he could be replaced at any time.

Although Hojlund still interacted with Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw during the team meeting, so he continued to play in the context of uncertainty about the future that could threaten the changing room stability. Man United need to be frank with Hojlund instead of letting him wait for an unclear future.

5. The happy atmosphere in the team

This is the most positive season of Manchester United since 2017 after they have just won the Europa League.

The removal of the players in “Bomb Squad” (those who are not in the plan) from the trip to Chicago certainly have helped a lot. The current players have publicly supported the handling of coach Ruben Amorim with the players who have caused trouble for him and the club. Man United also no longer had to be “reserved” with Marcus Rashford after he was taken to Barcelona “training”.

Last summer, Ten Hag was forced to carry Jadon Sancho, and his relationship with Rashford was almost unable to save. Now, senior leaders at the club want to give Amorim completely back and no player challenges his authority.

The period when names like Anthony Martial or Paul Pogba wanted to do whatever they did.

6. Worry in the goalkeeper position

Andrre Onana is expected to return to the match against Arsenal, but otherwise the 39 -year -old goalkeeper Tom Heaton deserves to be captured.

This tour also confirmed that Altay Bayindir is only the number three choice in Man United's goalkeepers. While the club is considering recruiting a new goalkeeper, the strange thing is that no one seems to hurry to push Bayindir, who is only known for a few penalties in a trophy.

Bayindir was disappointed in the draw with Everton, while Heaton played firmly against Bournemouth. When Onana returned, he needed to prove a clear technical progress, otherwise United could soon have to make a decision for the number one position.