KOBBIE MAINOO ran the show as Manchester United marched on in the Europa League in Romania.
The Red Devils went into the game looking to guarantee their spot in the top eight of the league phase.
APKobbie Mainoo was the best of the bunch in Romania[/caption]
RexTyrell Malacia left much to be desired in his 45 minutes of action[/caption]
Kobbie Mainoo with a smooth finish to extend Man United's lead 😮💨
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He has a goal and assist in his first start in attacking midfield under Ruben Amorim 👏
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Diogo Dalot slots home from a Kobbie Mainoo assist to give Man United the lead over FCSB ⚽️
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Mainoo, 19, partnered with fellow academy product from the start Toby Collyer.
He was allowed more freedom in a new role, which allowed him further up the pitch to support the likes of Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes.
The midfielder set up Diogo Dalot for the opening goal with a brilliant low cross.
It then got even better for Mainoo as he netted the second with a cool finish to wrap up the result.
However, it was another game to forget for Tyrell Malacia, as he was hooked at halftime after struggling to make an impact.
SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson has given his ratings of the United players…
Altay Bayindir – 6
He was often a bystander during the game despite the hosts often getting up the pitch.
Did show that he needs to work on his ball control with his feet with a few sloppy clearances.
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Noussair Mazraoui – 7
Battled well at times as he took up the third centre-back role.
Did very little wrong throughout the match.
Matthijs de Ligt – 7
Solid showing from the Dutchman in Romania who provided the muscle in the backline.
Lisandro Martinez 70′ – 6
Did well to help out in defence and keep the ball moving forward.
Although, he should never have been allowed to take a decent free-kick opportunity in the first half that he blazed over.
Diogo Dalot – 7
GettyDiogo Dalot grabbed the opening goal[/caption]
Out on the wing, Dalot struggled to have a good impact on the game and was caught out on occasion when needing to defend.
But proved crucial as he netted the opening goal with a tap in after making a good run at the back post.
Toby Collyer 45′ – 6
Made up one-half of Man United’s academy midfield duo and looked composed throughout the clash.
He did not let the occasion get to him, as he showed plenty of strength when required.
Harshly hooked at half-time.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
APKobbie Mainoo set up the opener and then scored himself[/caption]
Excelled in a slightly more advanced role to Collyer in the midfielder.
Mainoo set up the opener with a cracking low cross to Dalot before scoring himself with a composed finish.
Tyrell Malacia 45′ – 5
Provided plenty of width in the left-wing-back role and whipped in a couple of decent crosses.
Was replaced at the break
Christian Eriksen 70′ – 6
Forced a decent save inside 20 minutes and linked the play between the midfield and final third.
Fell off during the second half and was replaced by Casemiro.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Had a couple of moans at the referee in the first half and was largely quiet.
Benefitted from the changes at the break as he had more natural attackers to link up with.
Rasmus Hojlund 80′ – 5
The on-trial striker put in plenty of effort as he was often making runs.
Had a decent chance with his head but failed to get enough power on it to trouble the goalkeeper.
Subs
Amad Diallo 45′ – 6
Added a bit more threat on the wing after replacing Malacia.
Alejandro Ganracho 45′ – 7
APAlejandro Garnacho set up Mainoo’s goal[/caption]
Almost made an instant impact as he latched onto a loose ball but his effort hit the wrong side of the post.
Picked up an assist with a decent pass to Mainoo.
Leny Yoro 70′ – 6
Slotted into the backline to help see out the game.
Casemiro 70′ – 6
Dropped deep into the midfield and gave himself as an option for defenders to pass to do move the ball forward.
Joshua Zirkzee 80′ – 5
Did not get much of an opportunity to grab a goal.
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