United rotated their squad for the game with league reserves such as Cron and Harry Magooni starting, however, Yun Bishaka was the exception. The right back was suddenly substituted before the game and had to sit in the box to watch the game.
According to Samuel Luckhurst, a reporter with the Manchester Evening News, Yum Bhishakar had the chance to sit on the bench, but suddenly left before kick-off and went upstairs into the box instead. Previously, Yumbshakar had missed the game against Leicester City due to injury, with Tannhäuser explaining at the time that he only had a minor injury.
In fact, there were rumors throughout the summer that Yum Bhishkar was not in Tannhäuser's plans and the club tried to sell him. Roma had expressed interest and his parent club Crystal Palace wanted to take him back on loan, but the deal ultimately fell through due to a lack of price negotiations.
Yumbi Shaka, who joined United for a £50m transfer fee during the Susquehanna era, was put up for sale by the club this summer for £25m but went unnoticed due to the high price tag. Roma had made an offer of £18m but it was rejected by United.
