Manchester United Horror start for Ten Hag as Gross fires Brighton to win

David de Gea

Could have better protected his area when he parried the ball to Pascal Gross, who tapped in to make it 2-0. 5

Diogo Dalot Started shakily and failed to maintain his propitious pre-season form. Rallied when United brought Cristiano Ronaldo on and contributed to the goal. 5

Harry Maguire

Had audible backing from the matchgoers and started well but played Danny Welbeck onside to cross for Gross to make it 1-0. Carried the ball forward regularly. 6 Lisandro Martinez

Began impressively but then displayed careless passing and positioning. Booked and fortunate not to concede a penalty. 5

Luke Shaw Fortunate to start ahead of Tyrell Malacia and was out of sync at both ends. So off the pace the crowd had to advise him and booked. 4 Scott McTominay

Encapsulated United's midfield malaise in a microcosm when he needed six touches in the final third, overran the ball and was carded. Fortunate to have lasted 77 minutes. 3

Fred

Positioned deep, he was uncomfortable against Brighton's intense frontline and failed to impose himself. Sacrificed for Cristiano Ronaldo. 4 Scott McTominay

Encapsulated United's midfield malaise in a microcosm when he needed six touches in the final third, overran the ball and was carded. Fortunate to have lasted 77 minutes. 3

Fred

Positioned deep, he was uncomfortable against Brighton's intense frontline and failed to impose himself. Sacrificed for Cristiano Ronaldo. 4