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| Memphis Depay was Manchester United;s best player on a disappointing night in Holland |
Memphis Depay was the one shining light as the Dutchman netted on his return to Eindhoven.
However, the night will be remembered for a 2-1 defeat and a poor showing among the rest of United's summer signings.
Anthony Martial was handed his first start but cut a lonely figure, while Matteo Darmian was at fault for the goals.
Here's how the layers fared on a difficult night on Holland.
David de Gea 6: Could do nothing about either goal and was let down by his defence. Made one smart stop from a long-range effort.
Matteo Darmian 4: Was beaten in the air by Hector Moreno for the equalising goal and failed to cut out the cross for the second.
Chris Smalling 5: A rare poor performance after an encouraging start to the campaign.
Daley Blind 5: Unfortunate to see the equaliser deflect in off him but was out of position for second goal.
Luke Shaw n/a: Brought off in the first half after suffering a double leg-fracture. Difficult news to take after his superb form this season.
Bastian Schweinsteiger 6: Failed to give United the solid anchor they needed in midfield.
Ander Herrera 6: Got stuck in from a deeper position but was no threat going forward. Replaced by Fellaini with 15 minutes left.
Ashley Young 5: Handed a start after impressing against Liverpool. Failed to live up to expectations.
Juan Mata 5: Missed a good chance and was sloppy throughout.
Memphis Depay: A decent performance capped with a superb individual goal on return to his former club.
Anthony Martial: cut a forlorn figure as the focal point of the attack.
Subs:
Marcos Rojo 6: Had title to do defensively but went missing when it mattered.
Marouane Fellaini 5: Obligatory late substitution made no impact.
Antonio Valencia n/a: Given five minutes at the end.
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