It has been a summer of frustration for Manchester United and manager Jose Mourinho.
The Red Devils boss is busy trying to assemble a squad that can close the gap on last season’s runaway Premier League champions Manchester City.
On the field results have not been much better as United, missing a raft of World Cup stars, have drawn two, won two (albeit one of them on penalties) and lost one in their pre-season tour of the USA.
Here Samuel Luckhurst casts his eye over the players in pre-season.
David de Gea
Linked up for the Real Madrid game and was steady despite the Champions League winners regularly threatening. 6
Lee Grant
Impressed in games and on the training pitch. Joel Pereira appreciated his professionalism and experience. 7
Joel Pereira
Made some decent stops but was over-confident with his squandered penalty against AC Milan. 6
Antonio Valencia
Played less than an hour and had ‘too much holiday’, in Mourinho’s words. 3
Matteo Darmian
Enjoyed plenty of playing time as the only established right-back. Looked uninterested up until a creditable display against Madrid. 5
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
One of the few positives in the Liverpool defeat. Vinicius Junior embarrassed him but he recovered and Fosu-Mensah’s defending was often secure. 7
Axel Tuanzebe
Looked awkward in a back three and is in need of a season-long loan. 5
Eric Bailly
Positionally erratic but played through the pain barrier and captained the team against Real Madrid. 6
Chris Smalling
Missed the last two games through injury and was shaky in the AC Milan draw. Might miss out on starting the season. 5
Luke Shaw
Effectively had a free run at the left-back role but suffered a few wobbles. Solid, if unspectacular. 6
Andreas Pereira
Played the most minutes on what could be remembered as a breakthrough tour. Scored a stunning free-kick against Liverpool. 8
Ander Herrera
Took time to get going but was particularly proactive against Real Madrid and scored the winner. 6
Fred
Was eager in his brief bow against Liverpool and enjoyed an accomplished first start in the win over Real Madrid. 7
Scott McTominay
Might have dropped down the midfield pecking order in the wake of Pereira’s progress. Barely impressed despite plenty of game-time. 5
James Garner
Didn’t disgrace himself in a risk-aversive start against San Jose. Got to come on and see out the game with Madrid. 6
Juan Mata
Had to double as a striker in the wake of Anthony Martial’s departure and developed an encouraging telepathy with Alexis Sanchez. 7
Anthony Martial
Was woeful in his two appearances before he left for the birth of his son. His partner and baby’s health was his priority but Martial’s attitude was poor before the tour. 3
Alexis Sanchez
Stepped up and showed his class which was rarely seen last season after joining from Arsenal. 8
Tahith Chong
Excelled in the opening draw with Club America but was overawed in his only start against San Jose. Restricted to cameos in the remaining games. 6
