Man Utd vs PAOK: Player Ratings, Diallo the Difference
The Red Devils scraped past PAOK in a nervy Europa League clash, with Amad Diallo's late cameo proving to be the difference.
Man Utd fans were left on the edge of their seats throughout the match, with the Greek side putting up a stern fight. It wasn't until the final few minutes that Amad Diallo, the young winger on loan from Manchester United, stepped up and delivered the winning goal.
Let's dive into the player ratings and see who shone brightest in this crucial encounter.
Man Utd Player Ratings
David de Gea (7/10): Made a couple of crucial saves, keeping the clean sheet intact. He was a reliable presence in goal, despite not facing a ton of pressure.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6/10): Solid defensively but offered little going forward. A typical Wan-Bissaka performance.
Victor Lindelof (7/10): A commanding presence in the backline. Read the game well and was a constant threat in the air.
Harry Maguire (6/10): Didn't have his best game. A little shaky at times but still managed to keep things under control.
Luke Shaw (7/10): A real threat down the left flank. Made some dangerous runs and was a constant outlet for United.
Fred (6/10): A decent performance in midfield, but didn't really make a significant impact on the game.
Scott McTominay (6/10): Did his job in the middle of the park. Not a bad performance, but not spectacular either.
Bruno Fernandes (7/10): A driving force in the attack. His passes and creativity were crucial, even though he didn't find the net.
Anthony Martial (5/10): Struggled to get into the game. A disappointing performance from the Frenchman.
Mason Greenwood (5/10): Looked dangerous in moments, but couldn't find a way to score. He’s still searching for his form after a lackluster start to the season.
Amad Diallo (8/10): What a game-changer! Came on in the latter stages and scored the winning goal with a cool finish. His pace and skill were a nightmare for the PAOK defense.
PAOK Player Ratings
Alexandros Paschalakis (7/10): Made some impressive saves. He kept PAOK in the game for as long as he could, but it was ultimately a losing effort.
Anderson Oliveira (6/10): Solid performance, though he couldn't stop Diallo from scoring.
Ingason (6/10): A tough defender who made it hard for the Man Utd attackers. He was a key part of PAOK's resilience.
Vieira (7/10): Played with a lot of energy and passion. He gave the Man Utd defenders a real test.
Swierczok (6/10): A bit of a threat up front, but he wasn't able to find the net.
Kurtic (6/10): A decent performance in midfield. He put in a lot of hard work, but wasn't able to make a significant impact.
The Verdict
Man Utd's victory was a hard-fought one, but ultimately, Amad Diallo's impact made the difference. It was a performance that underlined his potential and highlighted his value to the team. The Red Devils will be hoping to see more of the same from him as the season progresses. This victory was far from perfect, but it's three crucial points in the Europa League and hopefully, a sign of things to come.
Let's see if Amad Diallo can maintain his form and continue to make waves for Man Utd.
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