Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has called Alejandro Garnacho a "difference maker" and sent Erik ten Hag a word of warning about the use of youngsters in the Premier League.
As United walked off at half-time to a chorus of boos against Brighton, fans were left scratching their heads as to what they had just witnessed.
All of the pre-season momentum seemed to disappear within 39 minutes as the Seagulls went 2-0 up at Old Trafford. It was far from the dream start that Erik ten Hag would have hoped for - and perhaps his clearest indication yet that things need to change.
A common theme during their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia was the class shown by United's youngsters as fans got a chance to see the club's prospects in action. ALSO READ: Erik ten Hag makes promise on Manchester United's transfer window Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal impressed when they played together in midfield against Liverpool as Ten Hag's side won 4-0 against their bitter rivals.
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