Who needs to splash €100m on young talent when your side is brimming with attacking intent?
Manchester United defeated San Jose Earthquake 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Avaya Stadium, but Louis van Gaal was left wanting more.
Before the match kicked off, both sides, and the crowd, observed a moment’s silence.
A moment's silence has just been observed for the six students who died recently when a balcony collapsed in Berkeley, California.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2015
The United boss saw his side dominate the first half, and lead through Juan Mata and Memphis Depay goals, before a Morgan Schneiderlin error gifted San Jose a goal.
The second-half saw the pace taken out of the game before United’s talented Brazilian youngster Andreas Pereira headed home.
https://youtu.be/0T3ZJeuGX1c
Post-match, van Gaal expressed his delight with his side’s opening half. After that, however…
More from the boss: "There was only one highlight in the second half and that was Pereira." #MUtour
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2015
Depay played in a supporting role of Wayne Rooney in the first half, in what could be a glimpse of a new Premier League partnership.
The Dutchman was delighted with his first scoring contribution for United since his summer switch from PSV Eindhove.
My first goal for Manchester United! pic.twitter.com/4OAOkeMcwJ
— Memphis Depay (@Memphis) July 22, 2015
Let’s hope he cuts out the post-match selfies once the proper football starts.
