- Man United’s attacking woes
- Jose Mourinho’s return
- Andre Onana’s double save
Manchester United mustered up a less-than-inspiring performance as they drew 1-1 against former manager, Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, in the Europa League.
United took the lead in within 15 minutes, as Manuel Ugarte set up a counter attack and following an intricate passing move, Christian Eriksen calmly slotted home.
From here on out, United were on the back foot, Ugarte made a brilliant goal line clearance, before Andre Onana pulled out the acrobatics for a double save on the half-hour mark. A save so good it created a new Jose Mourinho highlight.
The Red Devil’s defensive resilience would fold less than five minutes into the second half. Former Newcastle United ace, Allan Saint-Maximin was given time to cut in out wide, where the Nigerian international lofted a ball for Yusuf En-Nesyri to nod home from close range.
United wouldn’t come close again as Fenerbahce controlled the rest of the game, with the only interesting point of not being that Mourinho got sent to the stands once again. The point leaves the Manchester club without a win in the Europa League after three games.
Man United Player Ratings
Andre Onana stars amid attacking woes
Both Christian Eriksen and Manuel Ugarte put on solid performances as Man United’s attack stuttered throughout.
Andre Onana had a strong game, but United’s central defence struggled to deal with Fenerbahce’s physicality.
Andre Onana – 8.0
A very strong performance and United needed. Super double save in the first half.
Lisandro Martinez – 7.0
Out of position but held it well, could have dealt with Saint-Maximin better for the goal, but otherwise looked comfortable.
Victor Lindelof – 6.0
Looked slow at times, but handled the majority thrown at him. Could be deemed at fault for En-Nesyri’s goal, but seemed more a full defensive unit problem.
Matthijs De Ligt – 6.5
The better of United’s central defenders, but still doesn’t look the player they paid for.
Diogo Dalot – 7.5
United’s best attacking output and maintained most of what came at him defensivley.
Christian Eriksen – 7.5
Scored United’s goal and looked composed on, and off the ball.
Manuel Ugarte – 7.5
Started the attack for the goal and made a great goal line stop.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6.0
Identical to Rashford, produced little attacking output.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6.5
Out of position and it showed as the game went on, could certainly play deeper in midfield in the future.
Marcus Rashford – 6.0
Didn’t create much, didn’t look like he ever would.
Joshua Zirkzee – 7.0
Looked lively in spells, got an assist for Eriksen’s opener but nothing to write home about.
Subs
- Rasmus Hojlind – 6.5
- Casemiro – 6.5
- Anthony – 4.0
- Amad Diallo – 5.0
Fenerbahce Player Ratings
Allan Saint-Maximin leads three-way attack
Allan Saint-Maximin, Dusan Tadic and Yusuf En-Nesyri caused United defenders nightmares all game with there constant attacks.
Elsewhere it was a bad night for Fenerbahce’s midfield as they were outclassed by the opponents.
Dominik Livkovic – 7.0
Not at fault for the goal and had barely anything else to do.
Mert Muldur – 7.0
Got forward well, and looked in place defensivley.
Alexander Dijku – 7.5
Really solid, handled Zirkzee with ease.
Caglar Soyuncu – 6.5
Solid defensively, but lacked some composure on the ball.
Bright Osayi-Samuel – 5.5
Frustrating night for the Nigerian international, and picked up a yellow for his troubles.
Sofyan Amrabat – 6.0
A similar performance to Fred, along with some misplaced passes.
Fred – 6.0
Out classed by the opposition and struggled to contain Erikson.
Sebastian Szymanski – 6.5
The best of the Turkey side’s midfield. Made some good passes down the stretch.
Dusan Tadic – 7.5
A great third addition to Fenerbahce’s three-pronged attack.
Yusuf En-Nesyri – 7.5
His physical presence caused De Ligt and Lindelof serious problems. Easy finish for his goal.
Allan Saint-Maximin – 7.5
A problem all night and got the assist he deserved/
Subs
- Rodrigo Becao – 6.0
- Ismail Yuksek – 5.0
- Edin Dzeko – 6.0
- Irfan Kahveci – 5.0
- Mert Hakan Yandas – 5.0
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