The summer has been a productive one for Louis van Gaal, as United have bought in much needed players in vital positions. While Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin have been heralded as uber effective additions, the glitz and glamour of a marquee player, that brings both stardom and substance, has been lacking this window.
Europe’s most coveted cup tournament, the UEFA Champions League kicked off a new season as 32 of Europe’s top clubs faced off on matchday 1. The Hard Tackle looks into the talking points of round 1 of the competition.
