Man United player ratings vs Bodo/Glimt : 8/10 stars steal spotlight, but two 4/10s will concern Amorim - view

Manchester United triumphed 3-2 over Bodo/Glimt in a thrilling Europa League encounter at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Alejandro Garnacho took only 48 seconds to put United ahead after good off-the-ball work by Rasmus Hojlund.

The joy of the home supporters was short-lived as United’s defensive frailties allowed Bodo/Glimt to score twice in quick succession to take the lead.

Hojlund scored a late goal in first-half stoppage time to make it 2-2. The Denmark international put United back in front with a true poacher’s finish.

The Red Devils panicked in the last few minutes but held on to secure all three points.

Player Ratings

Andre Onana – 6/10

The Cameroon international would have been disappointed when the ball squirmed through his legs for the second goal.

He was alert in coming off his line to mop up a horror back pass from Diogo Dalot.

Noussair Mazraoui – 8/10

Mazraoui played at a different level than the rest of the United players.

He demonstrated excellent intelligence and technical ability to set up Hojlund’s first goal.

Matthijs de Ligt – 5/10

Despite seeing Malacia struggle for pace, De Ligt failed to cover the space which allowed Philip Zinckernagel to take a clear shot on goal.

Lisandro Martinez – 6/10

A solid evening for Martinez in defence. He achieved 100 percent passing accuracy and won all his ground duels.

Antony – 6/10

The Brazil international looked lively in the right-wing spot. Amorim is likely to use him in rotation with Amad Diallo.

Tyrell Malacia – 4/10

Making his first start in over a year and a half, Malacia appeared rusty and off the pace. He was effortlessly outpaced by Zinckernagel in the lead-up to the second goal.

Manuel Ugarte – 7/10

Ugarte played a fantastic ball to find Hojlund for his second goal.

Bruno Fernandes – 5/10

He was caught out of position, leaving a big gap which allowed Hakon Evjen to score the equaliser.

Mason Mount – 7/10

He hit the bar after a bright start to the second half and delivered a delightful backheel in the build-up to United’s third goal.

Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10

An easy tap-in to add another goal to his season’s tally. He earned a huge applause from the home crowd after his fantastic tackle to block a cross.

Garnacho could have two more goals, but his poor finishing let him down.

Rasmus Hojlund – 8/10

His superb pressing from the front helped create Garnacho’s goal. 

Hojlund then showcased a stunning first touch, followed by a clinical finish to level the score for United.

His trademark poacher’s finish in the second half proved to be the decisive goal.

Substitutes

Diogo Dalot – 4/10

Dalot came on for Malacia at half-time and was responsible for three sloppy passes that nearly cost United.

Marcus Rashford – 6/10

Rashford had a lively 30-minute cameo. He could have scored, but his finishing was off-target.

Amad Diallo – 6/10

Diallo could have had two assists but his teammates couldn’t capitalise on his clever passes.

Luke Shaw – 6/10

He made no mistakes and gained valuable minutes to build his fitness back up.

Casemiro – 5/10

The veteran replaced De Ligt and took up the role of central centre-back.

He looked uncomfortable and earned a yellow card for a deliberate handball.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .