Harry Maguire was replaced, he was left without the captain’s armband, and if the day is known by the morning, it might be the trailer of some better days for Manchester United.The Red Devils went to the pre-season match with Lyon in Edinburgh led by the new captain – Raphael Varane. United manager Erik ten Hag chose the French defender to be the new leader on the field, and the team responded by winning over Lyon – 1-0. The idea of Bruno Fernades being the captain when he returns to the field is still valid, but today Varane successfully played that role.Maybe this match will announce better days for Donny Van de Beek, as he scored the only goal of the match (you can watch the goal HERE). The Dutch midfielder had the best days of his career precisely under the baton of Ten Hag in Ajax, but his first season together at Old Trafford did not change his status much. Maybe it will be better after today’s test match…##NAJAVA_MECA_7381606##On the last check before the trip to the USA, where they will prepare and play several friendly matches, the first one being against Arsenal, Manchester played with two formations for a halftime each. On the other hand, Lyon changed the entire lineup after an hour of play.Ten Hag first sent the following squad to the field: Kovar, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Fernandez, Mejbri, Mainoo, Diallo, Mount, Antony, Sancho. In the second half, the following lineup played: Kovar, Williams, Evans, Hansen-Aaroen, Hugill, Gore, Van de Beek, Forson, Jurado, Fish, Fred.Lyon started the match with the following line-up: Lopes, Clinton Mata, M.Sarr, Diomande, Laziry, Lepenant, Tolisso, Jefinho, El Aruch, A.Sarr, Lacazette. After an hour, the following players entered the game: Rio, Lega, Ndiaye, Camilo, Tagliafico, Alvero, Kumbedi, Adelaide, Mboup, Da Silva, Kadewere.🗓️ 20th November 2021: Donny van de Beek scores for Man United against Watford in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s last game in charge ❌🗓️ 19th July 2023: Donny van de Beek scores for Man United against Lyon ⚽️The Dutchman has ended his 606-day wait for a Man United goal on his… pic.twitter.com/qxSLG62uOS— SPORTbible (@sportbible) July 19, 2023
