Talking points from Rosenborg v Man Utd | 15 July

Whereas there may be at all times fluidity in Erik ten Hag’s formation, it appeared primarily a 4-2-3-1 from the outset, as has been the norm in his tenure. Mason Mount performed within the deeper midfield function, alongside skipper Casemiro, quite than the no.10 place, with Hannibal adopting that place on the pitch.

FEW CHANCES FOR UNITED

It took United 39 minutes to have our first shot on track of the pre-season. It got here from Ethan Wheatley however the younger striker’s effort was parried away by Sander Tangvik. The one different cease compelled was from Ethan Ennis, within the seventieth minute, when his highly effective drive was awkwardly palmed apart by Rasmus Sandberg.

VITEK’S VITAL CONTRIBUTION

Vitek earned some rave evaluations whereas representing Accrington Stanley on mortgage final season and the 20-year-old appeared a assured and imposing determine in aim. As the primary half wore on, he was examined by the house aspect and proved equal to the duty. One cease from Sverre Nypan was proper out of the highest drawer and he nearly grew to become embroiled in a private battle with Marius Broholm, who was doing all the things however rating. His greatest save got here within the sixty fourth minute when he palmed a shot by Tobias Borkeeiet onto the body of the aim, however the flag was quickly raised in any case. Late on, he denied Magnus Holte when a aim appeared sure however was powerless when a lucky rebound fell to Holm contained in the field.