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title: "Manchester United: Nemanja Matic form has supporters downplaying Scott McTominay return"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-nemanja-matic-form-has-supporters-downplaying-scott-mctominay-return/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-02-20T06:00:47Z"
modified: "2020-02-20T06:00:47Z"
---

# Manchester United: Nemanja Matic form has supporters downplaying Scott McTominay return

**Responding to an image of Scott McTominay back in training courtesy of [UtdReport](https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1230109975646818304), many Manchester United fans have downplayed his potentially imminent return to the team – citing the fact Nemanja Matic has been superior in his absence.**

McTominay, who previously formed a [stellar partnership](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-news-fred-mctominay-17482831) with Fred in centre-midfield before succumbing to [injury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-mctominay-injury-news-17631683), had been in fine form before Matic had to step in and take the role in midfield due to his absence. Since then, Matic has gone on to better the Scotsman’s pass accuracy this season – accumulating an [84.6%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/38128/Show/Nemanja-Matic) success rate compared to McTominay’s [78.8%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/336915/Show/Scott-McTominay) in midfield, as per [WhoScored.com](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/336915/Show/Scott-McTominay).

The Serbian also scored a cracking volley to open the scoring during United’s [1-o win](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsIXRd1iAV4&feature=onebox) at the Etihad in late January, despite being sent off later on with the Red Devils eventually crashing out. Indeed, it’s been an eventful last month for Matic, with these supporters coming to the conclusion that he should be prioritised over McTominay when he returns to full fitness.

Here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> He should be a sub. Matic in superb form rn
>
> — Me\_daVincii™ (@IamMrVankie) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/IamMrVankie/status/1230110282598535168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Matic been class lately. would keep scott on the bench
>
> — Matt (@UtdKwolz) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/UtdKwolz/status/1230110670445842433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Big boost for the bench [@benadamslattery](https://twitter.com/benadamslattery?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Jordan\_Edge69](https://twitter.com/Jordan_Edge69?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Callum McKay (@CallumMckay04) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/CallumMckay04/status/1230114979048775682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Matic should be the first choice in the league. McT can play europa.
>
> — Prasad. (@UtdPrasad) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/UtdPrasad/status/1230111223850553344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Matic [pic.twitter.com/8TqGyg4qCQ](https://t.co/8TqGyg4qCQ)
>
> — Michael (@mikey11williams) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/mikey11williams/status/1230113671772241920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Back to clean matics shoes
>
> — Qaium #OleOut (@Qaium9) [February 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/Qaium9/status/1230110051312029698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Should Matic start over McTominay in future? Join the discussion by commenting below…***