Manchester United youngster impressed in win over Zorya Luhansk.
Manchester United’s Timothy Fosu-Mensah during training
Manchester United youngster Timothy Fosu-Mensah put in another impressive performance for the club last night.
The teenager was called upon to start the Europa League fixture against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk.
He played a key role in United keeping a clean sheet, and had a part in United’s winner. It was Fosu-Mensah’s pass which Wayne Rooney mishit, which led to Zlatan Ibrahimovic heading home.
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores their first goal
Fosu-Mensah’s performance is unlikely to lead to him unseating first choice Antonio Valencia just yet, but it could confirm that he has overtaken Matteo Darmian as his deputy.
The youngster has already been called up into the Dutch national squad after the promising start he has made to his United career, and his latest display confirms he is capable of stepping up a level.
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Timothy Fosu Mensah celebrate
He was substituted after 74 minutes as Jose Mourinho looked to change formations. Fosu-Mensah’s performance included two interceptions, one tackle, and one chance created, with 88 per cent of his passes completed.
The 1-0 win gets United back on track after losing their opening group match to Feyenoord, who lost yesterday evening to Fenerbahce.
Here is a look at how United fans reacted on Twitter to Fosu-Mensah’s performance…
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