ANDRE ONANA found redemption through Rasmus Hojlund as Manchester United triumphed over Viktoria Plzen.
Here’s the player evaluation from SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson for the Red Devils…
Andre Onana – 4
A hesitant beginning to the match, Onana clashed with Casemiro and had difficulty managing the opponent’s crosses.
He made a crucial error that allowed Plzen to take the lead due to a reckless pass that left his defenders in a precarious position.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Dalot made several effective forward runs to support the attack.
He was defensively solid and seldom caught out of position.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Positioned slightly more centrally, Mazraoui utilized his speed to aid defensively.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Though impacted negatively by Onana’s pass that resulted in the goal, he performed steadily for the remainder of the match.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Offered offensive support but faced challenges against the physicality of Plzen’s attackers.
Tyrell Malacia – 6
Provided minimal support going forward from the wing-back position and struggled to connect with Marcus Rashford.
Casemiro – 6
Moved the ball forward when opportunities arose and rebounded well after his collision with Onana.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Was lucky to avoid an early yellow card. His powerful shot forced the goalkeeper into action in the first half.
His quick decision-making assisted Rasmus Hojlund for the crucial late goal.
Amad Diallo – 8
Diallo stood out as a rare bright spot in Manchester United’s offense against Plzen.
His run played a key role in the equalizer, displaying his speed and skill in evading defenders.
Marcus Rashford – 4
Rashford frequently mishandled the ball, losing possession in the attacking zone.
He received the first booking of the game for an unnecessary foul and was close to getting a second yellow in the second half before being substituted by Ruben Amorim.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Performed effectively in the center-forward role, maintaining possession and supporting team play.
Subs
Rasmus Hojlund 55′ – 8
Hojlund displayed his goal-scoring ability by being in the right place to score the equalizer for Manchester United.
He then executed a superb finish after a clever assist from Fernandes to secure the victory.
Antony 60′ – 6
Contributed to the equalizing goal through his interplay with Diallo.
Mason Mount 60′ – 7
Made a notable impact after his introduction, nearly scoring as the goalkeeper made two vital saves against him.
Alejandro Garnacho 80′ – N/A
Failed to make a significant impact during his brief time on the pitch.
Manuel Ugarte 80′ – N/A
Joined the midfield as a late substitute for Casemiro.
