Manchester played Cadiz in a club friendly where they lost 4-2 in Nueva Mirandilla,on Wednesday.
The players who are not involved in the World Cup stepped up their preparations for the restart of the domestic season .
A United side featuring Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka trailed 2-1 at half-time before they made way for many of the club’s FA Youth Cup winning side to get their opportunity.
Although Kobbie Mainoo fired United level early in the second half, the team lying second from bottom in La Liga emerged victorious as goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was beaten four times on his second appearance since moving to Old Trafford on loan from Newcastle.
In an interview with MUTV earlier in the day, Ten Hag had urged the players on this trip to seize their chance in the absence of United’s World Cup stars.
‘I think it’s a great opportunity for them,’ said the United boss. ‘Normally we don’t have this break. Many players are at the World Cup, so there are positions available and they can get used in these positions. They can show themselves and they can challenge players who play Premier League, so it’s fantastic for them.’
