Manchester United: Red Devils fans divided by Scott McTominay’s ‘Player of the Year’ status

Scott McTominay has been awarded the title of Manchester United’s Young Player of the Year by The Athletic.

The Red Devils academy graduate has made 20 appearances in the Premier League for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist, taking 1.4 shots per game, averaging 1.5 dribbles, and completing at least 2 tackles on average in the English top flight (WhoScored).

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Several United supporters suggested McTominay’s nomination was “fully deserved” as the 23-year-old is a “future captain” in-waiting, although some fans disagreed, with one even calling the decision “daylight robbery.”

His teammates Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford have also enjoyed stellar seasons under the club legend, as the defender has played in 26 league games, providing 2 assists, making a staggering 3.8 tackles on average, registering 2 interceptions, and averaging 1.9 clearances so far. Meanwhile, Rashford has bagged 14 goals in 22 matches in the division (WhoScored).

After making his international debut in 2018 under Alex McLeish, the centre-midfielder has won 12 caps for Scotland, and his current market value is estimated at £20.25m via Transfermarkt. United fans will be hoping the board can keep a hold of McTominay in the summer in light of his solid performances this campaign.

Have a read through some of the mixed reactions on Twitter…

https://twitter.com/isaacrob21/status/1250725139035099136?s=20

Lol people saying Greenwood and AWB should have got it very easily forget what a leader McSauce has been on the pitch. The lad is 23 and future captain of our club.

— Brandon Pizarro (@BrandonMPizarro) April 16, 2020