A bit of a disappointing performance but put in the context of it being the first game of the season and that we were playing with four new signings, including a keeper that hadn't had a pre season, I don't think we were
that bad.
Romero - A bit shaky at start but grew into the game and made a couple of decent saves at the end.
Darmian -
. His contribution to the game was apparent when he was subbed off.
Smalling - Imperious.
Blind - Wasn't tested enough, did alright but his lack of physicality is going to be an issue going forward.
Shaw - Solid, looked pretty good on the overlap
Carrick - Didn't even notice he was on the pitch till the goal. Started taking control of the game after that
Schneiderlin - Promising. Gave the ball away a couple of times but won it back for us loads of times.
Young - Ran a lot but was second best to Walker most of the game. Not his best performance in a red shirt.
Memphis - Always looking to drive forward with the ball. Have high hopes for him after this game.
Mata - Looked better drifting in than on the wing. Not the best performance but did alright.
Rooney - Looked very rusty. He always seems to take a few games to get into the swing of things so not too worried yet.
Subs
Schweinsteiger - Tidy with the ball and always looking to dictate the play. Nice little cameo appearance.
Herrera - Did well enough although didn't have enough time to grow into the game and impose his will.
Valencia - Immediately looked poor on the right hand side when he came on.
