Mount received criticism after missing a cushion from about 5 meters

In the 15th minute of the friendly at Old Trafford, captain Bruno Fernandes passed a touch from the right to the position of Alejandro Garnacho who was not accompanied on the opposite wing. The Argentine midfielder pushed a beat and then stretched to eliminate the goalkeeper and defender of Lens. But in front of the empty goal about 6m, Mount missed his left foot, letting the ball hit his right foot and bounce back.

This miss made Mount the subject of satire on social networks. "Shoot Mount from my club immediately", one Man Utd fan indignant. "Mount just made my heart skip a beat," this person commented half jokingly.

Many others mocked that Man Utd had bought a "bad product" from Chelsea. Mount joined the "Red Devils" this summer for a transfer fee of $ 69 million and a $7 million fee from Chelsea. The England international signed a five-year contract with Man Utd, with the option of extending it for another year, and took over the legendary No. 7 shirt.

Mount was tested in both central midfield, partnering with Casemiro and attacking, but failed to score in friendlies. Before the match against Lens, the 24-year-old player was dead in the win against Leeds 2-0, Lyon 1-0, Arsenal 2-0, lost to Real 0-2, Dortmund 2-3.

Another rookie, Andre Onana, also played for the first time at Old Trafford on August 5. Cameroon goalkeeper received a goal with a super product from the middle of the field. In the 23rd minute, Diogo Dalot crossed the ball, creating the conditions for Florian Sotoca to finish with one touch from within the service circle, going to the high corner and making Onana unable to save in time.

After the match, Onana took responsibility rather than blaming Dalot for this goal. "We can always be better," said the 27-year-old goalkeeper. "Some things we have to try and fix. I'm responsible for everything, especially the team's goals. I'm proud of what the defenders have done. I'm the one in front of goal so I'm in front of goal. subject to all criticism".

In fact, apart from this goal, Onana played well with 87% pass accuracy, two saves in the penalty area and one clearance. He was recruited by Man Utd for a total of 62 million USD from Inter to help the team improve the distribution and circulation of the ball from the bottom line.

Before Lens, Man Utd scored three goals in the first half to win 3-1. In the 48th minute, Antony poked a slot for Marcus Rashford to penetrate the penalty area and hit the defender's leg with a diagonal shot to change direction into the net. Five minutes later, the Brazilian striker continued to shine with a close-angle cross. In the 59th minute, Luke Shaw hung the ball from the left for Rashford to head past Casemiro into the net, setting the score.

Man Utd also play one more friendly match against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin, Ireland on August 6, but will only be for young players. Ten Hag's teachers and students will meet Wolves in the opening match of the English Premier League season 2023-2024 on August 14.