November 24th 2024.
Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United did not go as he had hoped. The team settled for a draw against Ipswich Town in his Premier League debut. They started strong, with Marcus Rashford scoring an early goal, but as has been the case all season, they struggled to maintain their momentum and allowed the opposition to come back into the game.
The visitors managed to equalize just before half-time with a stunning goal from Omari Hutchinson. In the second half, United struggled to create any significant chances. As the players adjust to a new manager, system, and expectations, Metro has provided player ratings for their performances.
Andre Onana received an 8 for his outstanding saves, including a jaw-dropping stop to deny Liam Delap from close range. He couldn't do anything about Hutchinson's strike, but he denied Delap again in the second half. Noussair Mazraoui earned a 7 for his performance in a new role as part of a back three, while Matthjis de Ligt received a 5 for struggling to keep up with the opposition's attacks.
Jonny Evans had a tough time adjusting to the new formation and received a 4 for his performance. Amad Diallo, who started as a right wing-back, made an instant impact by assisting Rashford's goal and also contributing defensively. However, he was beaten too easily by his opponent on one occasion. Christian Eriksen and Casemiro both received a 4 for their lackluster performances in midfield, with Casemiro being replaced after 55 minutes.
Diogo Dalot, who played on the left, had a quiet game and was replaced by Luke Shaw in the second half. Bruno Fernandes received a 6 for his involvement in the first goal and his creativity in the second half, but he couldn't create a winning opportunity for United. Alejandro Garnacho, who played in a new role, received a 5 for his quiet performance and missed chance on goal.
Marcus Rashford, who scored the opener, received a 6 for his efforts, but he was not heavily involved in the game beyond that. In the second half, substitutes Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund, and Joshua Zirkzee were brought on, but they did not have a significant impact on the game. Mason Mount was also brought on in the final minutes, but he did not have enough time to make a difference.
Overall, it was a lackluster performance from Manchester United, with some players struggling to adapt to the new manager and formation. However, there were some standout performances, particularly from Onana and Diallo. It will be interesting to see how the team progresses under Ruben Amorim's leadership.
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