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Manchester United gained an entertaining Europa League encounter towards Bodo/Glimt 3-2 at Previous Trafford on Thursday on what was Ruben Amorim’s first house sport.
The hosts took one more early lead, this time inside 50 seconds by Alejandro Garnacho earlier than the guests shocked the United trustworthy into silence by scoring twice inside 4 minutes.
However the entrance three saved at it and ultimately, Rasmus Hojlund scored a advantageous 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 won’t be too happy together 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 fallacious towards the Norwegian aspect.
Not too many Erik ten Hag signings have been bonafide successes however the former Bayern Munich man seems to be like a steal at solely €15 million. He additionally appeared like the right match for no matter Amorim is making an attempt to construct.
Noussair Mazraoui’s sport by numbers vs. Bodø/Glimt:
139 complete touches 100% cross accuracy 95% cross accuracy 86% duels won21 passes into the ultimate third 8 ball recoveries 5 tackles tried 5 tackles accomplished 3 probabilities created 3 clearances
10/10 each sport… 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lQslCVzuc7
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 28, 2024
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 means on the ball was unmatched as effectively.
He had an enormous 139 touches of the ball, and ended the sport with a formidable 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 one in every of them discovering the Dane contained in the field, who scored with aplomb in what was the essential equaliser.
Suits Amorim’s system like a glove
Mazraoui made three key passes and created one large likelihood as effectively. 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 precise-sided centre-back made three clearances, one interception and likewise accomplished 5 tackles. He additionally gained six out of his seven tried floor duels (all stats by way of sofascore).
Amorim couldn’t have requested for extra from Mazraoui and with Leny Yoro but to regain full health, he’ll probably proceed to play on this place for some extra time.
Characteristic picture Gareth Copley by way of Getty Photographs
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