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Manchester United: Fans react to performance of Dayot Upamecano during RB Leipzig thrashing
A number of Manchester United fans believe that the Red Devils have harmed the valuation of Dayot Upamecano following their 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a summer move for Upamecano as they eye up a quality defender to help overcome their defensive difficulties at the start of the campaign. The 22-year-old’s release clause drops to £38 million in 2021 and that has alerted the Red Devils and many other clubs, per The Times.
Upamecano lined up against United at Old Trafford in their Champions League clash, but there was nothing the Frenchman could do to prevent the Red Devils running away with the game and securing an impressive victory. The 22-year-old, though, did display some of his ability, making five tackles and maintaining an 85% passing accuracy (Sofascore).
However, the longer the game went on the more he struggled, and he did fail to make a single interception and ended up giving away the ball 13 times (Sofascore). The introduction of Marcus Rashford, who registered a hat trick inside the last 20 minutes, turned the defender’s evening into a torrid one.
United fans react to the performance of Dayot Upamecano
Some Manchester United fans were keen to point out that the defender will have a simple decision to make over whether to join them now after seeing the level of performance they can produce. While others pointed out that his value may have just been taken down by the Red Devils themselves.
Ed probably told Rashford to destroy Upamecano so we can get him for cheaper. Ed playing 4D chess here.#MUFC
— McLovin' (@IAmLuke_M) October 28, 2020
Rashy has made life easier for Upamecano. All Dayot has to do next summer, is decide to play with him, or against him. 🙂 #mufc #MUNRBL
— Sreerag Murali (@sreerag_97) October 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/MKJohn254/status/1321572971123740672
Don’t watch him all the time but thought Upamecano was very poor defensively today. Has obvious quality on the ball but a complete liability for his team #ChampionsLeague #MUFC
— David Beeston (@DavidBeeston) October 28, 2020
Upamecano would be dying to get into our team. #MUFC #Manutd #MUNRBL Hand in that transfer request!!!
— VigneshS (@vsiv11) October 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/Dovzyy_UTD/status/1321572325695901698
https://twitter.com/ST3Vl3/status/1321572300353949696
In other news, find out which player United fans labelled a ‘clown’ following recent footage which emerged ahead of their match against Leipzig here.
