Gary Lineker was impressed with the performance of Axel Tuanzebe in Manchester United’s win over Swansea City in the League Cup on Tuesday Night.
Jose Mourinho’s team cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Jesse Lingard, which were somehow allowed to stand despite his diabolical goal celebrations. This really should be a bookable offence.
Jesse Lingard showed off a familiar celebration #mufc #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/t9B6OASFSD
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) October 24, 2017
However, the winger scored two nice goals. His first of the night came after he was played through on goal by Marcus Rashford.
Lingard's goal 💪🏼 https://t.co/77YOIaC7qg
— Man Utd Channel (@ManUtdChannel) October 24, 2017
And he ensured United’s place in the quarter-finals of the competition they won last season with an impressive header.
https://twitter.com/ManUtdTV/status/922916891177361408
Lingard wasn’t the only United player to impress on the night. Tuanzebe started as part of a back three alongside Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling, and played well despite an uncertain start to the game. The 19-year-old was commanding and calm in possession, he was involved in the build-up for Lingard’s second goal and was dubbed a “real prospect” by Lineker following the game.
The former Barcelona and England striker said Tuanzebe was “confident, quick, comfortable on the ball” and that he possesses a “real intelligence to his game.”
Axel Tuanzebe looks a real prospect. Confident, quick, comfortable on the ball and a real intelligence to his game. 👍
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 24, 2017
Mourinho also praised Tuanebe, and Scott McTominay, following the game.
“Scott McTominay did very well, strong in the midfield. Axel Tuanzebe started maybe a little shaky, but then we got stability and he came into it,” Mourinho told reporters.
While United fans were impressed with the defender’s display.
https://twitter.com/BigRed19940/status/922926567059099648
Impressed by Axel Tuanzebe. Looks really composed on the ball with the ability to pick out passes. Incredibly strong, too. Big future ahead.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/TikiTactic/status/922904844867915776
Tuanzebe combines very good technical and tactical ability with wonderful athleticism and pace. A real asset.
— Rich C (@RichRedVoices) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/david_brayshaw/status/922979190592425984
https://twitter.com/UtdOliver/status/922924375308845056
Axel Tuanzebe with more passes (36) than any other player on the pitch in the first half with 100% passing accuracy
— jb8521 (@jb_8521) October 24, 2017
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