Posted: 18:44, July 27, 2022 | Updated: 20:03, July 27, 2022
Manchester United continued their unbeaten run in pre-season on Wednesday as they crushed National League side Wrexham 4-1 in a friendly behind closed doors. Erik ten Hag and his staff gave Raphael Varane the full 90 minutes after a double first-team training session, but centre-back partner Harry Maguire watched from the stands alongside Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot. After arriving earlier in the week, Christian Eriksen got on the scoresheet with a free-kick from the edge of the box after Alejandro Garnacho fell. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gave Raphael Varane the full 90 minutes against Wrexham Harry Maguire watched from the stands after a double first team training session United confirmed the arrival of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax on Wednesday and jumped straight into action against Wrexham, who fielded two teams. Matej Kovar started in goal and the defense included Ethan Laird, Varane, Martinez and Alex Telles. Zidane Iqbal, James Garner and Eriksen formed a three-man midfield. Highly-rated Argentine youngster Garnacho started in attack alongside Tahith Chong and Hannibal Mejbri, who played as a false No.9. Ten Haag wanted to see what Garner could do after hearing about his impressive campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest last season. The stylish midfielder has spoken openly about wanting to continue his development with more regular games. Christian Eriksen scores behind closed doors against Wrexham on Wednesday Lisandro Martinez also featured after completing his move to the club on Wednesday However, while Garner put in a solid performance, it was 30-year-old Eriksen who caught the eye in the first half with a signature goal that had the teams level at 1-1 at half-time after defender Aaron Hayden scored for Wrexham. United scored three without reply in the second half. Eriksen and Martinez both came off at half-time to be replaced by Coby Maino and Will Fish. Wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo was in attendance to watch his team-mates beat Wrexham Meanwhile, the unheralded Cristiano Ronaldo was in attendance as he watched from the stands next to the U-18 pitch. The Portugal star returned to training on Tuesday but will be separated from most of his team-mates after missing the club’s pre-season tour. Ronaldo, who wants to leave Old Trafford this summer, is likely to undergo an individual training program before rejoining the Ten Hag squad.
