Ruben Amorim fired his first assertion win as Manchester United boss with a shocking late comeback to defeat rivals Manchester Metropolis 2-1 on the Etihad.
A late penalty from Bruno Fernandes seemed to have snatched a draw for Man United earlier than Amad Diallo stole in entrance of goalkeeper Ederson to cooly slot residence from Lisandro Martínez‘s clip in behind the Metropolis defence.
The outcome might not have lifted United within the Premier League desk however it has actually lifted the temper and optimism at Outdated Trafford and was the membership’s second consecutive victory following a 2-1 win at Plzen within the Europa League.
Nevertheless, an enormous speaking level earlier than the Manchester derby was the omission of striker Marcus Rashford from the matchday squad altogether. It appears Rashford’s days at United might be coming to an finish and all eyes now flip to how Amorim will exchange the ahead – an space that United have been needing reinforcement in.
Rashford substitute being lined up by Man United
Rasmus Hojlund has struggled to enhance on his first season in English soccer scoring just two goals in the Premier League to date, while fellow striker Joshua Zirkzee has solely scored three goals in his Premier League appearances.
Many anticipated Rashford to fill the striker void upon the arrival of latest boss Ruben Amorim but the Englishman himself has struggled for type this season with solely four goals to his name – a kind of coming in Amorim’s first sport in cost towards Ipswich.
Nevertheless, Rashford did not start United’s huge game against Arsenal after which was neglected of the matchday squad utterly towards native rivals Manchester Metropolis. This has led to query marks over his future underneath the brand new supervisor and it appears Man United are on the hunt for a substitute.
In keeping with CaughtOffside, Man United are trying to beat Chelsea to the signing of striker Victor Osimhen, who’s at present on mortgage at Galatasaray from Italian giants Napoli. It is mentioned that contact has been established to discover the preliminary situations of a transfer.
Osimhen – who has reportedly emerged because the Purple Devils’ high goal – has sparked curiosity from a variety of golf equipment, however it appears United are excited by bringing the Nigerian striker to Outdated Trafford in January, seemingly paving the best way for the departure of Rashford.
It will not be a simple deal for United to safe, nevertheless with a £74m release clause, however Osimhen is a participant who would add a much-needed point of interest to United’s assault and has been described lately by journalist Colin Millar on X as a ‘superstar.’
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Osimhen could be an improve on present ahead choices
Osimhen has loved a superb begin to his profession at Galatasaray, scoring seven and creating three goals in just nine appearances for the Turkish outfit to date this season.
Nevertheless, it was throughout his time at Napoli that the attacker actually made his title as certainly one of Europe’s hottest strikers, amassing an unbelievable 76 goals in just 133 appearances for the membership and firing the Naples facet to the Serie A title in 2023.
Many envious eyes at Outdated Trafford have been on Erling Haaland in current seasons nevertheless, Osimhen might be United’s personal model of the Norwegian powerhouse. Osimhen’s goalscoring report speaks for itself, however his highly effective body and talent to carry the ball up makes for an intimidating determine for defenders to come back up towards – one thing all elite Premier League strikers possess.
So, ought to Man United handle to safe the providers of Osimhen, it could current an enormous improve on their present attacking choices of Rashford, Hojlund and Zirkzee.
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Victor Osimhen v Rashford, Zirkzee & Hojlund season 24/25 |
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Stats (per 90) |
Osimhen |
Rashford |
Zirkzee |
Hojlund |
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Objectives |
7 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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Objectives & Assists |
1.37 |
0.46 |
0.6 |
0.26 |
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Photographs |
6.06 |
1.47 |
2.22 |
0.92 |
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Photographs on course |
2.34 |
0.83 |
1.19 |
0.53 |
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Fouls drawn |
14 |
7 |
2 |
11 |
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Stats through FBref |
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Not solely does Osimhen rating extra targets than United’s present attacking choices however he additionally creates extra with a mean of 1.37 goals and assists per 90 minutes. The Nigerian has extra makes an attempt than Rashford, Zirkzee and Hojlund with 6.06 shots per game and 2.34 of those being on target.
It is not simply in entrance of purpose the place Osimhen would enhance the Purple Devils, with 14 fouls drawn, the Galatasaray man has confirmed to be a bodily goal that groups can construct their assaults from, one thing United have desperately missed in current seasons because the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Whether or not a deal could be struck stays to be seen however with Rashford seemingly out within the chilly and Zirkzee and Hojlund not firing on all cylinders, Osimhen appears an ideal resolution for United to proceed climbing the league desk.
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