Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City: Player Ratings as Red Devils secure first win in the post-Erik ten Hag Era
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy led the team to an emphatic 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the League Cup fourth round to kick off the post-Erik ten Hag era in style. The Red Devils dominated the game and will be keen to build on their result.
Casemiro opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Alejandro Garnacho doubled United's advantage in the 28th. Bilal El Khannous scored in the 33rd minute to halve the deficit, but Bruno Fernandes restored the Red Devils' two-goal cushion with his first goal of the season in the 36th minute.
Casemiro bagged his brace three minutes later to make it 4-1. Conor Coady scored in the third minute of added time to make it 4-2 at half-time. Fernandes wrapped up the scoring in the 59th minute to secure a comfortable 5-2 win for Manchester United.
Manchester United player ratings:
Altay Bayindir - 6.5/10
The Turkish keeper made five saves to help his side secure the victory at Old Trafford.
Diogo Dalot - 7.5/10
The Portuguese defender was solid in the game for the Red Devils and bagged an assist for his efforts. He completed 91% of his passes and managed four touches in the opposition box.
Matthijs de Ligt - 6.5/10
The former Bayern Munich defender was not at his best before his substitution in the 72nd minute. He completed 96% of his passes.
Victor Lindelof - 7/10
The Swedish defender was a stalwart in the defense and put in an assured performance. He completed the most passes in the game (66).
Lisandro Martinez - 7/10
The former Ajax defender was solid at left-back in the first Manchester United game following Erik ten Hag's dismissal. He made one block, two clearances, and seven recoveries in the game.
Manuel Ugarte - 7.5/10
The Uruguayan midfielder was solid alongside Casemiro in the heart of the Red Devils' midfield. The former PSG midfielder completed 52 passes and made nine recoveries in the match.
Casemiro - 9/10
The Brazilian midfielder was on fire for the Red Devils and bagged a brace against the Foxes. He opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from distance before adding his second from inside the penalty box.
Bruno Fernandes - 9/10
The Manchester United captain was at his scintillating best for the club and bagged a brace for his efforts. He completed the most dribbles in the match (two).
Alejandro Garnacho - 9/10
The Argentine winger was fabulous for the Red Devils. He bagged a goal and an assist in a fine performance.
Marcus Rashford - 6.5/10
The English forward had a quite outing for Manchester United. He managed 35 touches in 63 minutes on the pitch and only won two out of five duels.
Joshua Zirkzee - 6/10
The Dutch striker had another poor game for Manchester United. He managed just two shots on goal and only two touches in the opposition box.
Manchester United Substitutes
Noussair Mazraoui - 7.5/10
The Morocco international came on for 28 minutes and had a strong performance for Manchester United. He completed all 27 passes he attempted and recovered possession four times.
Amad Diallo - 7/10
Amad Diallo was introduced for 27 minutes and the Ivory Coast star looked bright in his time on the pitch. He managed a shot on target, completed 94% of his passes, and completed one dribble.
Jonny Evans - 7/10
The veteran defender came on for 18 minutes and had a solid impact on the game. He completed 20 passes and made one recovery.
Rasmus Hojlund- 6/10
The Danish striker came on for 17 minutes and was a spectator till the final whistle.
Ethan Wheatley- NA
The young striker came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.
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