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A huge applause of appreciation rang round Murrayfield on Wednesday when a 35-year-old Manchester United defender challenged a spritely Lyon attacker with 20 minutes of the friendly remaining.
Jonny Evans was making his first appearance for the club in eight years and the tackle in the Scottish capital was a real throwback, sparking memories of times gone by. The academy graduate had been back at Carrington to retain fitness as he looks for a new club following his release from Leicester.
You would have had good odds on a return to United being his initial next move. The short-term deal he signed has not been specified but the presumption is that it only lasts for pre-season.
“I thought it was a good idea to help each other out - Jonny can work on his fitness, and he can help us out with [our] level,” said Ten Hag explaining his decision.
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“Of course I know [about] him for a long time, I know his place was here, was in Manchester. We welcomed him to come and train with us, to work on his fitness, and then I said not all the players are in, the internationals were out still on their break.
“We know he’s a very experienced player but also a very good person, big personality, and I think he has a big authority as well and he can help the young players especially in such moments. So it benefits all sides.”
Evans’ character is something that has been praised by many who played alongside him and is looked upon as the consummate professional, barring one slightly grey blot on his coffee book.
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