MANCHESTER UNITED fans have begged Ruben Amorim to start whizkid Chido Obi from now on.
Fans were all on the same wavelength about the 17-year-old after his performance in United’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday.
GettyChido Obi left United fans with something to hold on to after drawing 2-2 with Everton[/caption]
There have been calls for the 17-year-old to start the next game
AFPObi replaced Hojlund inside 70 minutes[/caption]
Obi replaced Rasmus Hojlund in the 70th minute when United were 2-0 down.
First-half goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure left Rio Ferdinand feeling “embarrassed” for his former club.
But the introductions of Alejandro Garnacho and Obi brought a much needed change of energy and impetus.
Bruno Fernandes drew one back with a free-kick just two minutes after Obi’s entrance, before Manuel Ugarte‘s volley levelled things soon after.
United looked far more threatening in the final embers after a shocking first hour.
And hundreds of United fans have thanked Obi for “changing the game”.
One suppoter wrote: “I wish I was joking but Chido Obi did more than Hojlund in terms of linking up play.”
A second said: “Obi just provided more than Hojlund has all season.”
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Another quipped: “Obi actually changed the result for us. He needs to start over Hojlund for the foreseeable.”
A third said: “Hojlund has got to hold the bench. Chido Obi should be given a chance and a run of games.”
While one more noted: “Would start Obi against Ipswich on Wednesday.”
A final fan added: ” A 17 year old academy kid is better than £72m Hojlund .”
Hojlund had just 12 touches, completed zero shots at Jordan Pickford and completed just SEVEN passes.
The Dane lost eight duels before he was hauled off after another disastrous afternoon.
By contrast, Obi appeared mature beyond his years in his second Prem cameo – after getting the final four minutes at Spurs last Sunday.
The former Arsenal wonderkid had as many touches as Hojlund – despite playing 70 minutes less.
Meanwhile, the story of the match was Everton‘s overturned penalty in stoppage time.
United star Harry Maguire appeared to have pulled down Ashley Young in the area.
Referee Andy Madley pointed straight at the spot but VAR felt differently and advised him to check the pitchside monitor.
After a lengthy review, the hosts were denied a late penalty and the Red Devils found themselves breathing a sigh of relief.
Amorim’s side remain 15th in the Premier League table and are one point the Toffees.
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