MANCHESTER UNITED fans have begged Ruben Amorim to start whizkid Chido Obi from now on.
Fans were all on the same wavelength about the 17-year-old after his performance in United’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday.
Obi replaced Rasmus Hojlund in the 70th minute when United were 2-0 down.
First-half goals from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure left Rio Ferdinand feeling “embarrassed” for his former club.
But the introductions of Alejandro Garnacho and Obi brought a much needed change of energy and impetus.
Bruno Fernandes drew one back with a free-kick just two minutes after Obi’s entrance, before Manuel Ugarte’s volley levelled things soon after.
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United looked far more threatening in the final embers after a shocking first hour.
And hundreds of United fans have thanked Obi for “changing the game”.
One suppoter wrote: “I wish I was joking but Chido Obi did more than Hojlund in terms of linking up play.”
A second said: “Obi just provided more than Hojlund has all season.”
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Another quipped: “Obi actually changed the result for us. He needs to start over Hojlund for the foreseeable.”
A third said: “Hojlund has got to hold the bench. Chido Obi should be given a chance and a run of games.”
While one more noted: “Would start Obi against Ipswich on Wednesday.”
A final fan added: ” A 17 year old academy kid is better than £72m Hojlund ✍️.”
Hojlund had just 12 touches, completed zero shots at Jordan Pickford and completed just SEVEN passes.
The Dane lost eight duels before he was hauled off after another disastrous afternoon.
By contrast, Obi appeared mature beyond his years in his second Prem cameo – after getting the final four minutes at Spurs last Sunday.
The former Arsenal wonderkid had as many touches as Hojlund – despite playing 70 minutes less.
Meanwhile, the story of the match was Everton‘s overturned penalty in stoppage time.
United star Harry Maguire appeared to have pulled down Ashley Young in the area.
Referee Andy Madley pointed straight at the spot but VAR felt differently and advised him to check the pitchside monitor.
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After a lengthy review, the hosts were denied a late penalty and the Red Devils found themselves breathing a sigh of relief.
Amorim’s side remain 15th in the Premier League table and are one point the Toffees.
Man Utd ratings vs Everton
MANCHESTER UNITED fought back from two goals down to draw against Everton at Goodison Park
The Red Devils were slammed as “embarrassing” by Rio Ferdinand after failing 2-0 down in the first half.
But they fought back late on thanks to a stunning Bruno Fernandes free-kick and volley from Manuel Ugarte, who bagged his first goal since his summer arrival from PSG.
Amorim’s men were then lucky to escape a penalty in the final moments after VAR overturned the decision.
SunSport’s Ken Lawrence has given his ratings of the Manchester United team…
Andre Onana – 7
United needed him with his game-head on, and his 93rd-minute stop saved a point.
Noussair Mazraoui 69′ – 4
Looked seriously uncomfortable on the right side of the back three – forced there because of a defensive injury crisis
Harry Maguire – 4
Out-jumped by Doucoure as the midfielder grabbed Everton’s second and was generally all over the place.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Nowhere for Beto’s opener, completely missing attempted clearance and got away with a 93rd-minute penalty call.
Diogo Dalot – 5
At least shows willing. Which is more than could be said for some of his team mates at Goodison.
Manuel Ugarte – 7
Spent most of the game stranded in United’s midfield morass but salvation came with a brilliant strike.
Casemiro 62′ – 2
The Brazilian is beginning to look like the world’s oldest 32-year-old —he’s become a genuine irrelevance.
Patrick Dorgu – 6
Made a determined start down the left flank but that enthusiasm was slowly but surely sucked out of him.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
His free kick was genuine class and once he was dropped deeper started controlling the game.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
At £36.5M you would expect an element of ball control but the Dutchman used as a joint No 10 just looks lost.
Rasmus Hojlund 69′ – 3
Not so much a desperate Dane, more a despairing one although it would help if he had some support.
Subs:
Alejandro Garnacho 62′ – 7
Injected some desperately needed pace and passion.
Leny Yoro 69′ – 6
Should have been on much earlier.
Chido Obi-Martin 69′ – 5
The 17-year-old has a presence for sure.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
