Erik ten Hag might have just hinted at new roles for two Manchester United players

There was a moment in Manchester United's match against Lyon when Matej Kovar played a pass most goalkeepers wouldn't dare to send into midfield. It sent most heart rates around Murrayfield racing but Erik ten Hag stood unflustered.

That's how he wants his side to play and why David de Gea had to leave. United have agreed a deal to sign ball-playing goalkeeper Andre Onana and club sources are relaxed about when he joins up with the team in pre-season.

Kovar provoked a few audible gasps in the first half against Lyon and he was brave on the ball. Those gasps are expected to become a regular occurrence when the Old Trafford crowd are introduced to Onana in the new season.

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You need a competent ball-playing goalkeeper to play out from the back, but the outfield players are just as important. The composed Lisandro Martinez regularly picked up the ball from Kovar and he was calm up against the Lyon press.

After more than a decade with David de Gea, the defensive backline will inevitably have to adapt to the new style of play and it will take time. Some players will need longer than others and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's passing was a tad sloppy, although he made a crucial block to deny Lyon from scoring after a flurry of United chances were wasted at the start of the game.

It's certainly no secret this team needs a goalscorer and it was clear to see again on Wednesday afternoon. Antony made his return to the side and he wasted an early chance, which was followed by Amad squandering two opportunities.

United should have been at least 2-0 ahead