Manchester United's Erik ten Hag suffered an embarrassing scouting setback as Bayer Leverkusen's youth team humiliated Flamengo's U20s with a 5-1 thrashing in Brazil.
Ten Hag's Transfer Plans in Disarray
The Red Devils' manager watched helplessly from the stands as potential transfer targets from both clubs delivered wildly contrasting performances in the one-sided encounter.
Leverkusen's Young Stars Shine
Bayer Leverkusen's next generation demonstrated why they're considered one of Europe's most exciting academies, tearing apart the Brazilian side with clinical finishing and composed build-up play.
Flamengo's Defensive Collapse
The Rio-based club's much-vaunted youth system failed spectacularly, with defensive errors gifting the German side multiple goals in a performance that will alarm ten Hag.
Questions Mount Over United's Strategy
This disastrous scouting trip comes at a sensitive time for ten Hag, who faces increasing scrutiny over Manchester United's recruitment policy following mixed results in the transfer market.
Key takeaways from the match:
- Leverkusen's attacking trio combined for four of the five goals
- Flamengo's goalkeeper made three crucial errors leading to goals
- United scouts were seen taking extensive notes throughout the match
