Man Utd player ratings: Gladiator Hojlund gets a big thumbs up but Malacia is hauled off vs Bodo/Glimt
MANCHESTER UNITED beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 as Ruben Amorim made his Old Trafford bow.
The Red Devils made the dream start as Alejandro Garnacho scored after just 48 seconds.
But Bodo/Glimt hit back with two quick-fire goals before a Rasmus Hojlund double saw the Norwegians off.
Here is how SunSport rated the players’ performances as they continue to adjust to Amorim’s system.
ANDRE ONANA – 6
Lucky to stay on after his mad dash out of the area ended with the ball striking his hand – a relieved man when VAR let him off.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7
Asked to play a more central role than he was under Erik ten Hag. Vital contribution to United’s equaliser
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6
Could have got across quicker for the visitors second or maybe he was caught in two minds. Hauled off midway through second half.
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LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6
Back after injury and may need time to adapt to Amorim’s new system. Replaced by Shaw on the hour.
ANTONY – 5
A fresh start under the new boss but he will have to do more than this if he is to force his way back into the reckoning.
MANUEL UGARTE – 7
Uruguayan has played under Amorim before and looks comfortable in the new system. Teed up Hojlund’s second of the night.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 6
Denied with a couple of efforts but the Portuguese has the quality to thrive under the new boss.
TYRELL MALACIA – 5
Back after 17 month injury nightmare and totally outpaced for the second goal. Did not reappear for the second half.
MASON MOUNT – 7
Super curler against the bar early in second half – and a delightful flick in build up to United’s third. More like it from the ex-England man.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7
The easiest goal he will ever score to give United early lead and should have had a couple more at least.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 8
Harried the keeper to set up the early goal and then scored a couple himself – with his first one a real beauty. Nice Gladiator celebration too. A big thumbs up.
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DALOT for Malacia 46 – 6
Made the home side more comfortable defensively.
RASHFORD for Mount 59 – 5
Blazed one decent effort wide when United just wanted to finish the tie.
SHAW for Martinez 60 – 5
Second appearance off the bench as he feels his way back to fitness.
AMAD for Antony 59 – 5
Denied by the visitors keeper on a couple of occasions.
CASEMIRO for De Ligt 66 – 5
Asked to drop into the backline and had a testing end to the game.