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Manchester United gained an entertaining Europa League encounter in opposition to Bodo/Glimt 3-2 at Outdated Trafford on Thursday on what was Ruben Amorim’s first dwelling recreation.
The hosts took yet one more early lead, this time inside 50 seconds by way of Alejandro Garnacho earlier than the guests shocked the United devoted into silence by scoring twice inside 4 minutes.
However the entrance three saved at it and ultimately, Rasmus Hojlund scored a positive brace because the Pink Devils clinched back-to-back wins within the competitors for the primary time this season.
The attacking trio of Hojlund, Garnacho and Mason Mount dovetailed properly however the Portuguese coach is not going to be too happy along with his wingbacks.
Mazraoui was very clever
Regardless of conceding twice on the night time, it was one other implausible efficiency from Noussair Mazraoui with the Moroccan hardly placing a foot flawed in opposition to the Norwegian facet.
Not too many Erik ten Hag signings have been bonafide successes however the former Bayern Munich man appears to be like like a steal at solely €15 million. He additionally seemed like the proper match for no matter Amorim is attempting to construct.
Noussair Mazraoui’s recreation by numbers vs. Bodø/Glimt:
139 complete touches
100% cross accuracy
95% go accuracy
86% duels gained
21 passes into the ultimate third
8 ball recoveries
5 tackles tried
5 tackles accomplished
3 probabilities created
3 clearances10/10 each recreation… 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lQslCVzuc7
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The 27-year-old is extraordinarily clever and appears like he can play wherever throughout the pitch. He knew precisely when to press and when to remain again whereas his potential on the ball was unmatched as nicely.
He had an enormous 139 touches of the ball, and ended the sport with a powerful 95 p.c passing accuracy with 114 of his 120 tried passes discovering their mark.
As many as 21 passes went into the ultimate third with certainly one of them discovering the Dane contained in the field, who scored with aplomb in what was the essential equaliser.
Matches Amorim’s system like a glove
Mazraoui made three key passes and created one large likelihood as nicely. His solitary crossing try discovered its mark whereas three of his 5 lengthy balls discovered a teammate.
Defensively, he was equally sturdy and regardless of Antony wanting shaky at occasions, the Morocco worldwide gave him ample cowl and snuffed out the hazard at each obtainable alternative.
The best-sided centre-back made three clearances, one interception and in addition accomplished 5 tackles. He additionally gained six out of his seven tried floor duels (all stats through sofascore).
Amorim couldn’t have requested for extra from Mazraoui and with Leny Yoro but to regain full health, he’ll possible proceed to play on this place for some extra time.
Function picture Gareth Copley through Getty Photos
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