A look across the leagues for performances of the on-loan reds
Along with those players lining up for us on matchdays with the club, there are a number of personnel representing clubs both at home and abroad. There may be some seeking their first taste of senior football, along with those who many feel have no future past the summer. Here is an update on their form over the past few days.
Europe
Here is where some of the higher profile stars that are seeking paths elsewhere. Marcus Rashford at played 67 minutes for Barcelona as they beat struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday evening. His blocked shot rebounded into the path of Robert Lewandowski who opened the scoring. He was forced to come off with a knee issue which meant he was unable to feature against Atletico in Copa Del Rey. Barcelona have not commented on the future of the forward. Recent reports state that his wage could be an issue.
Rasmus Hojlund scored a hotly disputed last-minute penalty against Genoa as Napoli overcame the struggling Italian side 3-2 on Saturday. VAR adjudged that Maxwell Cornet had fouled Antonio Vergara in injury time. The Dane stepped up to score his second of the game as the Neapolitans kept up their hopes of Champions League football. They were helped by another excellent display from Scott McTominay. His shot was spilled to allow the Dane tap home his first and the former red midfielder lashed home from 25 yards himself. The Italian club have not confirmed his future as of yet beyond June.
Andre Onana played the full 90 minutes and kept a rare clean sheet as Trabzonspor beat Samsunspor away from home on Saturday. The side from North Turkey kept alive their feint hopes of winning the Super Lig. Onana has not featured for United since the Cup exit to Grimsby back in August. He is unlikely to return to the club with talk of a possible move to Italy in the summer.
Both Enzo Kana-Biyik and Sekou Kone did not make it off the bench as Lausanne Sport took on FC St Gallen in the Swiss Super League. Lausanne came out on top in the game on Sunday. Both young strikers are seeking minutes in senior football. Their future will be assessed when they return to Old Trafford.
Premier League
Jadon Sancho played 60 minutes as Aston Villa eventually beat Brighton last night. It followed on from an assist in their draw against Bournemouth at the weekend. That had been his first of the season. The winger has gone down well enough at the Villa Park club as they maintain an unlikely title charge. He is out of contract in the summer but his wages are probably a deterrent to them.
SPL
Jacob Devaney has impressed so far at St. Mirren. He provided an assist last night for Killian Phillips at Kilmarnock. The home side were able to recover though to win 4-3. It had followed on from his debut goal for the club as they progressed in the cup at the weekend. The Irish underage international is hoping that regular playing time could put him in contention for the World Cup play-offs next Month.
Ethan Williams was again missing as Falkirk beat Dundee last night to stay in the top six. He has been left out of the matchday squad for the last three game.
EFL
Harry Amass remains out injured at Norwich City. It has not been confirmed if he is to come back to Old Trafford for rehabilitation.
Two players came up against one another at the weekend as Bristol City won at Hull. Toby Collyer made his first start for the home side as he came off the bench for another former red Paddy McNair. He was unable to help them to complete a comeback though. The midfielder was booked as Hull missed out on the chance to gain ground on those ahead of them. Radek Vitek, on the other hand, was able to pull The Robins within a point of the playoff spots. Both players are in possible contention for a spot on their return.
Ethan Wheatley came off the bench for for his debut for Bradford City at the weekend. He was unable to avoid the promotion hopefuls of going down to Luton Town. His one shot on target came when he found himself through on goal. He shot straight at Josh Keeley though. He has scored three times already for Northampton Town prior to his recall.
Gabriele Biancheri made his senior debut at Rotherham Utd as he came off the bench for the home side. He was unable to avoid the strugglers from losing 3-0 to leaders Cardiff City. The Welsh underage international did not register a shot on goal against his former side. Dan Gore did not feature in the matchday squad. That was despite him playing in two wins in the previous two games.
James Scanlon at was subbed at half-time last night for Swindon Town. His replacement, Fletcher Holman, scored twice as they kept up in the League Two promotion race. It was a tough showing as he was unable to get any shots on goal. The young forward was not the only player to underperform though. He had scored the opening goal on his debut at the weekend so the club is aware of his abilities.
Ethan Ennis played the full 90 minutes for Fleetwood Town as they narrowly lost to table topping Bromley. The midfielder did force the visiting keeper into a save prior to them going in front. That was thanks to a cross that was met by the head of Mark Helm. The 20-year-old is thought of highly at the Lancashire club.
The summer will tell a lot of difference for some of these players. Those returning will have to impress whoever comes in.
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