‘He is a type of player that every manager will like to have in his team,His composure on the ball alone is Top notch’… Patrice Evra hails Man Utd’s unsung hero in 3-2 comeback, he’s done it before
‘He is a type of player that every manager will like to have in his team,His composure on the ball alone is Top notch’… Patrice Evra hails Man Utd’s unsung hero in 3-2 comeback, he’s done it before
In the thrilling clash against Aston Villa, Manchester United secured a remarkable 3-2 victory, thanks to a dazzling second-half comeback orchestrated by manager Erik ten Hag.
The late Christmas present for the fans featured two goals from Alejandro Garnacho and a maiden Premier League goal for Rasmus Hojlund, overshadowing John McGinn’s and Leander Dendoncker’s first-half strikes.
Despite facing defensive challenges with Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, and Harry Maguire sidelined, the return of Raphael Varane made a significant impact. However, it was the 35-year-old Jonny Evans who emerged as the unsung hero, showcasing his enduring prowess at Old Trafford.
He also bossed it throughout. Just look at those stats:
90 minutes played
1 clearance
3 blocked shots
4 interceptions
0 tackles
1 dribbled past
1 clearance off the line
4 times possession lost
3/3 aerial duels won
Class. But he’s done it before.
In a season marked by a center-half crisis, Evans stood out defensively, notably blocking McGinn’s shot in the 73rd minute, a game-saving moment that mirrored his crucial contributions in previous encounters. His stellar performance included 1 clearance, 3 blocked shots, 4 interceptions, and an impressive 3/3 aerial duels won.
Notably, a post highlighting Evans’ déjà vu moment circulated on social media, recalling his involvement in a 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa in the past.
Patrice Evra, who shared the pitch with Evans in 2009, acknowledged the defender’s consistent impact. Evans had also played a crucial role in a 3-2 Boxing Day comeback win in 2013 against Hull City.
Gratitude was expressed for ten Hag’s decision to bring Evans back to Old Trafford, solidifying his role as a key player in the United first-team squad.
Patrice Evra praised Evans for his composure on the ball, emphasizing the veteran’s enduring value to any manager.
