Manchester United sorely need a goalscorer following Marcus Rashford’s latest disasterclass. City wins the Community Shield, but Jadon Sancho continues to suffer at Wembley Stadium.
It was a forgettable day for Manchester United’s English forwards, overshadowed by the brilliance of Alejandro Garnacho and Oscar Bobb.Manchester United had hoped Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford would make amends this season, but their expectations were dashed early on.
Following a disappointing pre-season, the Red Devils exceeded expectations in the Community Shield against Manchester City. However, they ultimately fell short, with Guardiola’s team securing a 1-1 draw before winning 7-6 in the penalty shootout.
Sancho struggled in the shootout, failing to convert his penalty against Ederson, which compounded his recent penalty difficulties.
Rashford also missed a promising opportunity and an easy chance during regular play.
Despite the loss, Erik ten Hag’s side showed promise. Casemiro looked notably better, and Alejandro Garnacho continued his strong form from last season, scoring a stunning goal to give United an early lead.
The Brazilian goalkeeper, who was expected to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, was a welcome sight for City fans, even if not for his rival Stefan Ortega.
Ortega, who has begun to challenge Ederson for the starting spot, demonstrated his value by making crucial saves in the shootout and scoring a penalty himself, showcasing his exceptional goalkeeping skills and reinforcing Guardiola’s decision to keep him.It sounds like Manchester United had a challenging day in the Community Shield match against Manchester City. Despite some strong performances, especially from Alejandro Garnacho, who scored a brilliant goal, the day was marred by the struggles of English forwards Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford. Sancho’s penalty miss in the shootout was particularly disappointing, continuing a troubling trend for him. Rashford, too, had a frustrating game, missing key chances during regular play.
However, there were positives for United. Casemiro appeared to be back in form, and the team overall showed promise, despite the loss. On the other side, Manchester City’s goalkeeper Stefan Ortega played a crucial role, not only by making vital saves during the shootout but also by scoring a penalty, adding to the pressure on Ederson for the starting spot.
The match might have ended in disappointment, but it also highlighted areas where Manchester United can build on, especially with the promising display of Garnacho and improvements in other areas of the team.
