Axel Tuanzebe was excellent vs Wolves at Molineux yesterday, with Man United fans expressing their delight with the young centre-half.
Not too long ago, there was talk that Axel Tuanzebe was being targeted for a permanent transfer away from Manchester United.
Over the last fortnight or so, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may well be having second thoughts about letting the young centre-half leave. With Harry Maguire’s season likely over, Tuanzebe has featured in a few games – and looked mightily impressive in each of them.
As his fitness levels improve, the performances have also trended upwards. Yesterday against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tuanzebe put in a Man of the Match display, staking his claim for a spot in Wednesday’s team.
Epic blocks, calm on the ball, winning headers and making interceptions. Tuanzebe played like we all know he can and I’d imagine that if he was given more minutes over the course of 2020/21, we may well not be looking for a new centre-back this summer. Sadly, some of that is put down to his injury issues and that does give United a dilemma in that regard…
For what it’s worth, right now I’d still probably go with Eric Bailly at the back on Wednesday due to his big-game experience. It’d be a real risk throwing Tuanzebe in there against a top Villareal side, though I wouldn’t have any qualms if that is the decision made by Solskjaer in a few days time.
The United fans now believe the top display from the 23-year-old vs Wolves should guarantee Tuanzebe’s place in the starting line-up for the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Check out the fan reaction to a top Tuanzebe outing vs Wolves:
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