Ruben Amorim gives his verdict on Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon debuts after Man Utd start pre-season with Leeds draw

Cunha and Leon started in Stockholm, playing 45 minutes before their manager rung the changes in a disjointed and uneventful contest. The ex-Wolves man was a lone bright spark in an otherwise forgetful first-half performance by the Red Devils. His manager praised the Brazilian's ability to pick the ball up between the lines, and push the ball forward "aggressively".

Leon has joined the Old Trafford club from Cerro Porteño in his native Paraguay. Amorim praised the 18-year-old's work ethic. He believes the left wing-back will become "a very good player".

Amorim told MUTV: "I think Matheus Cunha showed what we need. That he is a player when he receives the ball between the lines can be really aggressive in the direction of the opponents."

On the team's overall performance he added: "We have a lack of pace, especially in the middle of the park. And you can feel it is hard to win/bring the ball. But we created chances."

And on Leon, he explained: “Diego Leon comes from Paraguay. It's his second week in Manchester. He's done well. He's powerful, he's learning, he will be a very good player."

Amorim will be hoping to welcome Bryan Mbeumo to the squad ahead of the Red Devils' pre-season tour of the US. The Brentford man's assimilation to the squad, alongside the continued integration of Cunha and Leon, will be key focuses for the United manager as he prepares for the upcoming season.