Axel Tuanzebe helped Manchester United to a win over rivals Liverpool.
Manchester United have relaxed their efforts to sign a new central defender this transfer window, due to the good form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo.
Perhaps feeding into that too is the impressive form of under-23 star Axel Tuanzebe, who put in an outstanding performance against Liverpool last night.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho with Axel Tuanzebe
Tuanzebe, 19, helped the Red Devils keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over the Reds, with Matty Willock scoring a late winner.
The centre-back led from the back and surged forward to join the attack on numerous occasions.
Tuanzebe played for Jose Mourinho in pre-season, but is yet to make his first team debut for the club.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho
His chances would be limited if United added another centre-back, but his performance last night should give Mourinho food for thought.
United fans are keen to see the teenager get his chance, dubbing Tuanzebe a ‘Beast’ who is too good for under-23 level.
Here is a look at how United supporters reacted to his performance…
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