Manchester United's departure time for Melbourne was not long after full-time so Erik ten Hag skipped a press conference. MUTV's commentary against Liverpool in Bangkok was provided from their studio at Old Trafford but they had someone present to have a brief debrief with the United manager.
"Believe me, I have seen a lot of mistakes," Ten Hag stressed. United supporters will like the cut of that jib. The 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool was not a reliable gauge of this squad and errors are inevitable as players adapt to a new coach's methods.
United often overcommitted, such was the players' eagerness to impress the new manager, and their goal led a charmed life. Liverpool struck the woodwork three times and Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly had to intervene several times either side of the pause.
