Pre-season begins & promise from Santos

Club football is finally back! In this episode, we react to Manchester United's opening pre-season game, focusing on a promising debut from our new £50m man, Andrey Santos. We break down the Brazilian's stats (93% passing, 10 carries, 2 chances created) and discuss why he looks perfectly built for the Premier League.We also dive into the post-match comments from goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who dropped a statement publicly declaring he is ready to leave the club to become a number one elsewhere.Plus, we debate the manager's biggest tactical headache: Who starts in the deep midfield pivot next to Kobbie Mainoo?Finally, Joe goes on a classic debate about the completely broken transfer market. Manchester United admired Morgan Rogers, but after Chelsea just paid an eye-watering £117 million to sign him, is the league's spending getting out of hand?What we’re unpacking:Vitek Wants Out: Reacting to Radek Vitek's ambitious post-match quotes and brilliant performance.Santos Shines: A deep dive into the stats behind Andrey Santos' incredibly rounded pre-season debut.The Midfield Pivot: Santos vs. Tielemans. Who partners Kobbie Mainoo on opening day?The £117m Madness: Why United walking away from some deals might prove fruitful.Get Involved:Who are your starting two midfielders for the opening day of the Premier League? Let us know in the comments!🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United.🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!