100% passes, 100% dribbles: Amorim must now start 7/10 United star vs Ipswich, Ferdinand said he 'changed things' - opinion
Manchester United shared the spoils against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Red Devils had a poor opening half at Goodison Park and were deservedly 2-0 behind after a lacklustre defensive performance.
However, things improved after the interval. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte ensured that United came out of the game with a point.
Alejandro Garnacho was surprisingly dropped to the bench for the Merseyside trip, but the Argentine still made a big impression in the match.
He replaced Casemiro shortly after the hour mark. The club graduate completed 100 percent of his passes (15) and 100 percent of his dribbles.
Garnacho received an impressive 7/10 rating from Samuel Luckhurst, while Rio Ferdinand said he ‘changed things‘ in the second half.
The 20-year-old also won three duels and induced a couple of fouls. In our view, manager Ruben Amorim must reinstate him into the starting XI against Ipswich Town.
Both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund were dismal in the final third yesterday. The duo won just one duel from a combined 20 contested.
Zirkzee was at least involved with his link-up play, but Hojlund was non-existent and was guilty of losing the ball frequently with his poor first touch.
Garnacho should be reinstated in the left-sided number 10 role on Wednesday. Bruno Fernandes should accompany him with Zirkzee leading the line.
The Red Devils are languishing 15th in the league table and are now only goal difference ahead of West Ham United.
Amorim has the full backing of the hierarchy, but questions will be raised if United don’t beat Ipswich midweek.
The club need a resounding win ahead of crucial FA Cup and Europa League games against Fulham and Real Sociedad respectively.
Stats from Sofascore.com
Article written by Sri Aswin .