The Danish striker looked like prime Ruud van Nistelrooy but the goalkeeper played like Massimo Taibi and Erik ten Hag's team are in deep trouble
The Manchester United soap opera continues and this was a night of high drama that witnessed the sublime and the ridiculous. It ended with Erik ten Hag's side on the precipice of total disaster, somehow throwing away the lead twice to lose 3-2 at home to Galatasaray. They are left with no points from their first two Champions League games and look to be on their way to a humiliating group-stage exit.
Rasmus Hojlund was in sensational form and looked exactly like the striker United dreamed he would turn into, scoring two goals, one of which brought back memories of Ruud van Nistelrooy. But Andre Onana was inexplicably bad in goal once more and is making fans pine for David de Gea. The Cameroonian has had a shaky start to life in Manchester but this was by far his worst showing.
The nadir of a nightmare display was passing the ball straight to Dries Mertens, leading to Casemiro giving away a penalty and getting sent off, leaving him suspended for the must-win next game against Copenhagen. Mauro Icardi missed the penalty but made amends to sink United and give a fittingly crazy end to a night that defied logic and belief.
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Andre Onana (2/10):
Looked shaky and transmitted nerves, not confidence. And that was before his unforgiveable pass straight to Mertens, costing Casemiro the red card. Got very lucky when Icardi missed from the spot. Conceded seven goals in two Champions League games.
Diogo Dalot (4/10):
Really poor defending for Zaha's goal. Didn't get forward enough.
Victor Lindelof (3/10):
Brushed aside in build-up to Akturkoglu's goal and showed no leadership to cut ball out before Icardi's winner.
Raphael Varane (4/10):
Lacked his usual decisiveness and couldn't hold the backline together.
Sofyan Amrabat (4/10):
Ran into numerous problems. Not surprising, considering he is playing in an unfamiliar position.
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Hannibal Mejbri (5/10):
Ran a lot but didn't make any notable contributions with the ball other than blocking Mount's goalbound shot. Hooked at half-time.
Casemiro (5/10):
Made a strong start then faded. Tackling was rash but Onana deserves more blame than him for his red card as he was trying to put out a fire the 'keeper had started.
Mason Mount (6/10):
Worked hard and is steadily improving.
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Bruno Fernandes (4/10):
Erratic. Made lots of sloppy passes and couldn't stop the visitors strolling through the midfield in the second half.
Rasmus Hojlund (9/10):
The only positive note of a harrowing night, but he was truly spectacular. His second goal brought back memories of Ruud van Nistelrooy and all night he showed hunger and desire. Also became the youngest player since Erling Haaland to score in his first two Champions League matches.
Marcus Rashford (5/10):
Good movement, a fine cross for Hojlund's goal. Bungled the pass for Fernandes when he had to go for goal himself. The fact he didn't underlined how low his confidence is.
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Christian Eriksen (6/10):
Had a big impact at first, playing some excellent through balls and sped up the play, particularly on the counter. Found wanting defensively in the latter stages.
Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):
Played with some spark but not clinical.
Anthony (N/A):
Made his return in the 85th minute
Antony Martial (N/A):
Only came on in the 89th minute.
Erik ten Hag (5/10):
Oversaw a chaotic game. His changes made sense and he cannot take all the blame for some glaring individual errors. But ultimately he is the captain of a ship that is sinking.