There was a lot of talk about Frenkie de Jong in the build-up to Manchester United's first leg against Barcelona this week. By full-time, he was hardly worth mentioning.
It is no secret that Erik ten Hag is still a huge admirer of his former Ajax ace, and this summer he could well test the waters again with a bid to bring in the creative midfielder. They might not need him, though.
Instead, it was a night in which United's new-look midfield managed to disrupt the flow of the match and give United a foothold in the game with their artistry in and out of possession.
