Manchester United player ratings v Lyon: Van de Beek 8, Gore 8, Mount 7, Varane 6

Van de Beek scores stunning winner as Reds beat Lyon 1-0 clinch second pre-season friendly victory

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring the winner against Lyon at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. PA

Donny van de Beek struck the only goal as Manchester United won their second pre-season friendly against Lyon at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

The victory follows United's 2-0 triumph against Leeds United last week.

Manager Erik ten Hag fielded a mixture of youngsters and established stars at kick-off, with £43 million new signing Mason Mount in an advanced midfield role.

Dutchman Van de Beek was almost a forgotten man at Old Trafford last season but he came on as a substitute to volley a fine Dan Gore cross home for a 49th-minute winner.

Check out the Manchester United player ratings from Andy Mitten below.

Matej Kovar – 7: Comfortable with both feet, he started an attack that saw Hasen-Aaron almost score. Highly rated and plays out from the back as his manager demands. Another clean sheet. The only player to do the full 90 minutes.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6: Now in his fifth season at United. Steady. Untested. Made a block to end a Lyon attack. Heading to New Jersey with the rest in a better frame of mind than a year ago.

Alvaro Fernandez – 6: Got forward. A test against Lyon’s Brazilian. Fortunate a penalty wasn’t given against him after 41, but it was only a friendly.

Raphael Varane – 6: Headed a dangerous Mata ball away after Lyon beat United’s press in their best first-half move. Pre-season prep going to plan for a defender who needs to play more this season.

Lisandro Martinez – 6: Playing alongside Varane as the pair familiarise themselves ahead of surely starting together when the season proper begins. Fantastic in bringing the ball out.

Mason Mount – 7: Energetic and bright. Subject of a bad challenge from behind, he couldn’t catch the resulting free-kick right. Wide with a shot on 42.

Kobbie Mainoo – 7: Impressive again in midfield, as he was in Oslo. Be interesting to see how many minutes he gets when more established players return.

Hannibal – 7: Another start and he was well-placed to win ball and set up a first United attack. Lunged into a tackle that he’d have been booked for in a competitive game. But he’s showing that he can cut it.

Antony – 6: Could have done better with a third-minute chance when he tried to chip the goalkeeper. He should have scored. Set up Amad soon after, but United need a goalscorer.

Amad – 7: Shot wide when Sancho was asking for the ball on four minutes. Then shot on target a minute later. Did well to be in that position, but a lower shot would have troubled the goalkeeper more.

Jadon Sancho – 7: Lively in a false nine position and set up Antony. Rapid running up the field after 17 but the move broke down. He’s doing OK.

Subs:

Fred – 7: Second-half captain and broke to set up Hansen for a goalscoring chance. Energetic.

Jonny Evans – 7: A second United debut, he was roared on by the huge 48,000 crowd when he won a 69th-minute tackle. An organiser.

Brandon Williams – 6: Needs to be playing football, but his immediate future doesn’t look like being at United.

Marc Jurado – 7: Likes to get forward. A shot in the 50th minute was blocked. Another helped by Evans’ encouragement. His quick throw led to the goal.

Donny van de Beek – 8: Guided Gore’s driven cross into the goal with a volley to put United ahead. A super finish that he managed to keep down. After six months out and a difficult period, the Dutchman was delighted and you can’t blame him.

Dan Gore – 8: Fine ball in to set up Van de Beek for the only goal after 49. Aggressive, attack-minded, impressive. Better than any Lyon midfielder.

Will Fish – 7: Spent last season on loan at nearby Hibs, it was helpful for him to be alongside the experienced Evans.

Joe Hugill – 7: Strong, works hard, moves well, tried to get behind Lyon’s defenders. A productive 45.

Isak Hasen-Aaron – 7: Integral to the first goal and produced a fine save from the inside left when he curled a shot towards goal.

Omari Forson – 6: Quiet, as he’d been in Oslo.

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