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ANDRE ONANA had his errors rectified by Rasmus Hojlund as Manchester United surged to victory against Viktoria Plzen.
Here’s how SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson assessed the Red Devils’ players…
Andre Onana – 4
A shaky start to the game where Onana collided with Casemiro and struggled to manage the opponent’s crosses effectively.
He made a critical mistake that allowed Plzen to take the lead with a reckless pass that put his defenders in a difficult position.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Dalot made some solid forward runs to bolster the attack.
Defensively sound and rarely caught off balance.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Playing in a more central position, Mazraoui used his speed to assist defensively.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Although negatively impacted by Onana’s pass that led to the goal, he performed well throughout the match.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Provided offensive support but struggled to handle the physical style of Plzen’s attackers.
Tyrell Malacia – 6
Offered limited support going forward from the wing-back position and found it challenging to connect with Marcus Rashford.
Casemiro – 6
Advanced the ball when possible and recovered well after the encounter with Onana.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Lucky to escape an early yellow card. Tested the goalkeeper with a powerful shot in the first half.
His swift thinking assisted Rasmus Hojlund in scoring the crucial late goal.
Amad Diallo – 8
Diallo was a bright spot in Manchester United’s offense against Plzen.
His run contributed to the equalizer, showcasing his speed and skill in outpacing defenders.
Marcus Rashford – 4
Rashford often mishandled the ball, losing possession in the attacking zone.
He was booked early for an unnecessary foul and was fortunate to avoid a second yellow in the second half before being substituted by Ruben Amorim.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Effectively played the center-forward role, keeping possession and aiding in play development.
Subs
Rasmus Hojlund 55′ – 8
Hojlund exhibited his goal-scoring instincts by being in the right position to net the equalizer for Manchester United.
He then finished off brilliantly after a clever assist from Fernandes to secure the victory.
Antony 60′ – 6
Contributed to the equalizing goal through his interplay with Diallo.
Mason Mount 60′ – 7
Made a substantial impact upon entering the pitch, nearly scoring as the goalkeeper denied him on two occasions.
Alejandro Garnacho 80′ – N/A
Did not make a notable impact during his short time on the field.
Manuel Ugarte 80′ – N/A
Joined the midfield as a late substitute for Casemiro.
