Mount was mocked because the mattress missed from about 6 m
15 minutes at Old Trafford, captain Bruno Fernandes passed a touch towards the position of Alejandro Garnacho who was not included. The Argentine midfielder pushed a beat and then stretched from the left, eliminating Lens' goalkeeper and defender. But in front of the empty goal about 6m, Mount missed the left foot, so that the ball hit the right foot and bounced back.
This miss made Mount the subject of satire on social networks. "Shoot Mount from my club immediately," wrote one Man Utd fan.
"Mount just made my heart skip a beat," another commented. Some people think that Man Utd must buy "smug goods" 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 the option to extend for another year, and took over the legendary No. 7 shirt at Old Trafford.
Mount was tested in central midfield, partnering with Casemiro as well as attacking, but failed to score in the last friendly. Before the match against Lens, the 24-year-old was present in the victory over Leeds, Lyon, Arsenal, lost to Real and Dortmund.
Yesterday, another rookie, Andre Onana, also played in front of the home crowd for the first time. 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 battle, Onana took responsibility. "We can always play better," said the 27-year-old goalkeeper. "There are some things we have to try and fix. I am responsible for everything, especially the goals that are conceded. I am proud of what the defenders have done. I am the one in front of goal and should take the blame. any 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.
After conceding, Man Utd rose up, scoring three goals in the first half to win 3-1 thanks to Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro.
Man Utd also played another friendly match against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin, Ireland on August 6, but only 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.
