Manchester United suffered a number of self-inflicted wounds on Sunday afternoon as they slipped to a dispiriting 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.
It is now two losses from their opening three Premier League video games for Erik ten Hag’s aspect, who battled for a lot of the first half earlier than two main particular person errors gave them a mountain which was just too huge to beat.
So, after Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ran riot at Outdated Trafford, who had been United’s finest and worst performers on the day? Due to 90min’s participant rankings, we have got the solutions.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6/10
Matthijs de Ligt was a constructive for United on Sunday. Making his first begin since signing from Bayern Munich, the Dutchman moved rapidly on a number of events to shut down Liverpool’s attackers and handled hazard effectively throughout the opening exchanges.
The previous Ajax and Juventus defender was standing as much as the check effectively earlier than United gave away the primary purpose, with no consideration being paid to the again submit when Diaz was lurking to move residence.
De Ligt confirmed he has the required qualities to reach the Premier League, however that purpose and his aspect’s subsequent capitulation is a stark warning that any lapse in focus shall be met with out mercy, particularly by prime groups like Liverpool.
Honourable point out
Bruno Fernandes – 6/10
There have been earlier video games towards Liverpool the place Bruno Fernandes has clearly thrown within the towel. The 7-0 loss a bit over a yr in the past actually springs to thoughts.
Nonetheless, that criticism can’t be laid on the Portuguese midfielder’s doorstep this time. Whereas hardly at his most inventive or inspiring, the 29-year-old confirmed his beautiful imaginative and prescient time and time once more as he tried to get United’s attacking abilities into harmful positions.
His colleagues seem like they’re missing in confidence proper now however Fernandes could possibly raise them out of their hunch if he can hold pulling out sensible passes.
Casemiro – 2/10
United had an inexpensive foothold within the sport till Casemiro misplaced focus ten minutes earlier than the break.
The warning indicators had been there with the Pink Devils failing to seek out a lot rhythm in the course of the park however the Brazilian ensured his aspect fell behind by giving the ball away earlier than Salah crossed for Diaz. He was then hustled out of possession by the Colombian earlier than he grabbed his second purpose.
Casemiro was linked with an Outdated Trafford exit over the summer season and may have elevated competitors for his place now Manuel Ugarte has arrived. But when he retains dropping disastrous showings like this, there will be few suitors for his signature as soon as he does depart United.
Dishonourable mentions
Lisandro Martinez – 4/10
There have been a few contenders for many pointless yellow card of the match right here, however Lisandro Martinez clattering into the again of Dominik Szoboszlai with the ball lengthy gone in all probability takes first place.
The Argentina worldwide was additionally a bit sluggish as Diaz prowled within the field earlier than scoring his second, with extra attentive marking wanted earlier than the Colombian struck.
When Martinez mixes his tenacity with road smarts, he is undoubtedly one of many simpler centre-backs within the Premier League, however it was all lacking on Sunday.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4/10
Kobbie Mainoo confirmed final season he can flip up for this fixture. An absence of effort won’t ever be a problem with the England worldwide, however there isn’t any doubt he struggled within the face of Liverpool’s relentless urgent.
It was Alexis Mac Allister who rapidly closed {the teenager} down earlier than Salah struck. Mainoo was hamstrung by enjoying with a chaotic Casemiro earlier than Toby Collyer got here on, however his typical ease and magnificence on the ball was nowhere to be seen towards Liverpool.
