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‘0 Interceptions, 0 Tackles’: Sofyan Amrabat created ‘alarming’ performance in Man Utd vs Galatasaray while Kobbie Mainoo shines

Entertainment — 11/30/2023

Statistics from Sofa Score show the weakness coming from the Red Devils’ contracts.

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The 3-3 draw is no different from a defeat for the home team in the context that they continue to sink to the bottom of the rankings and no longer have the right to self-determine the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup.

Manchester United should have had all 3 points in the Galatasaray rematch, but Andre Onana ruined the plan by making mistakes in all 3 goals, causing the Red Devils to unfortunately lose the victory.

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Besides, another rookie is equally disappointing, Sofyan Amrabat.

As a guest in Türkiye, coach Erik ten Hag decided to adjust the central midfielder position in the starting lineup. The Dutch military leader may have made a mistake in favoring summer rookie Sofyan Amrabat to pair with Scott McTominay, instead of young talent. Kobbie Mainoo performed at a high form in the victory over Everton.

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The 27-year-old was expected to be able to replace Casemiro, but he seems to have given his most solid performances for Fiorentina as well as the Morocco national team.

In 58 minutes, he only had 27 touches of the ball, an indicator that shows Amrabat is almost invisible on the field. His performance on the ball is far different from what Kobbie Mainoo created in the weekend’s match.

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Disappointingly, Amrabat did not have any crosses, important passes, shots, interceptions or tackles during his participation. Meanwhile, Mainoo, even though he only came off the bench, had 2 clearances and 1 accurate tackle.

Whether the decision was based on the need to bring in Amrabat’s added experience, or simply to rest Mainoo, Ten Hag told TNT Sports: ‘Both.

‘First of all, Sofyan is used to playing in big games but also such circumstances. He’s from Morocco, north Africa, south Europe, Italy, a lot of experience to play such games, such atmospheres.

‘So I am comfortable with Kobbie, we have seen on Sunday what he can do [in a hostile environment].

‘But he can’t play every game. He’s coming back from an injury and he’s a junior. So he has to get used to playing a number of games at a high level in a high intensity.’

With such a lackluster performance, the Moroccan star may have to return to Fiorentina when the season ends.