Axel Tuanzebe impressed for Manchester United against Swansea. Will they pick him against Tottenham?
Axel Tuanzebe was selected to start for Manchester United against Swansea City and impressed as the Red Devils kept a clean sheet.
The 19-year-old centre-back has been a standout player in the club’s academy over the past few years and started in the Premier League last season.
Jose Mourinho signed Victor Lindelof in the summer from Benfica but the Swedish defender has been a major disappointment so far.
Tuanzebe showed last night that perhaps Manchester United did not need to spend big on Lindelof, as he can be a major part of their future.
United defender Eric Bailly has been struggling with injuries in recent weeks along with Phil Jones, and United fans are contemplating the prospect of Tuanzebe being given the nod ahead of Lindelof at the weekend if a decision needs to be made.
United have a huge game at home to Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, who have Premier League top scorer Harry Kane up front.
Despite this big threat, belief is growing in Tuanzebe’s talent and Manchester United fans on Twitter are calling for him to start on Saturday…
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