Louis Van Gaal’s reign as Manchester United manager began with a defeat by Swansea that revived memories of last year’s dismal campaign at Old Trafford.
The host fell to Ki Sung-yueng’s precise 20-yard shot, before skipper Wayne Rooney levelled with a close-range volley from a corner.
United had more of the ball, but failed to deal with Jefferson Montero’s cross, allowing Gylfi Sigurdsson to tap in.
Moreover, the introduction of Nani for Hernandez and Felani for Herrera did not yield any result, as Swansea maintained a solid defense while the game lasted.
Van Gaal’s men almost conceded a third but Bafetimbi Gomis miscontrolled.
The first game and home defeat justified Van Gaal’s frustration over United’s failure to make any summer signing before the EPL kicked off saturday.
Reports have it that most of United’s big targets such as Angel Di Maria, Atura Vidal and Juan Cuadrado are wary of accepting offers as the Manchester side will not be featuring in the Champions League.
The latest of transfer frustrations is Argentine defender, Marcos Rojo, whose deal reportedly reached a dead end following a row between the 24-year-old’s agent and Sporting Lisbon.
The host fell to Ki Sung-yueng’s precise 20-yard shot, before skipper Wayne Rooney levelled with a close-range volley from a corner.
United had more of the ball, but failed to deal with Jefferson Montero’s cross, allowing Gylfi Sigurdsson to tap in.
Moreover, the introduction of Nani for Hernandez and Felani for Herrera did not yield any result, as Swansea maintained a solid defense while the game lasted.
Van Gaal’s men almost conceded a third but Bafetimbi Gomis miscontrolled.
The first game and home defeat justified Van Gaal’s frustration over United’s failure to make any summer signing before the EPL kicked off saturday.
Reports have it that most of United’s big targets such as Angel Di Maria, Atura Vidal and Juan Cuadrado are wary of accepting offers as the Manchester side will not be featuring in the Champions League.
The latest of transfer frustrations is Argentine defender, Marcos Rojo, whose deal reportedly reached a dead end following a row between the 24-year-old’s agent and Sporting Lisbon.
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