Manchester United 1-0 Lyon (19 Jul, 2023) Game Analysis – ESPN

Donny van de Beek scored for Manchester United as they secured a 1-0 win over Lyon in a preseason pleasant in Scotland.

Van de Beek was launched at half-time at Murrayfield and tucked away a neatly-taken volley early within the second half.

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It is a fine addition for the Netherlands midfielder, who suffered a knee harm in January which dominated him out of the second half of final season.

However talking afterward, Van de Beek admitted he didn’t know whether or not he would stay at United for the upcoming season.

“It’s arduous to say the place my future is,” he stated.

“I’m getting back from harm. I’ve skilled for a couple of weeks now and I’ve performed my first minutes right now.

“I’m match however I nonetheless have to maintain going and attempt to push as arduous as potential. Let’s have a look at what occurs. There’s additionally the likelihood that I transfer — every part is open.”

Teenager Dan Gore arrange Van de Beek’s aim and the 18-year-old, final season’s reserve crew participant of the season, impressed after approaching as an alternative.

Jonny Evans additionally got here on at half-time to make his first United appearances for eight years after signing a short-term contract to cowl preseason.

The 35-year-old is searching for a brand new membership after leaving Leicester on the finish of final season following their relegation from the Premier League.

Victory over Lyon was United’s second summer season recreation after beating Leeds United 2-0 in Oslo, Norway final week.

Erik ten Hag subsequent takes his squad to the US for video games towards ArsenalWrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. The crew is because of land in New York on Thursday.