Manchester United Player Ratings Against Leicester City

Manchester United defeated Leicester City 5-2 in the Carabao Cup round of 16. This thrilling match saw Casemiro score twice, with other goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes (who scored two goals) securing the win for United.

Manchester United defeated Leicester City 5-2 in the Carabao Cup round of 16. This thrilling match saw Casemiro score twice, with other goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes (who scored two goals) securing the win for United.

Alejandro Garnacho doubled United’s lead with a high-flying shot off Diogo Dalot’s cross in the 28th minute. Bilal El Khannouss fired back a goal for Leicester with a superb low finish in the 33rd minute.

Bruno Fernandes increased United’s lead with a free-kick that took a big deflection in the 36th minute. Casemiro scored his second goal of the match, blasting in the rebound after his glancing header came off the post in the 39th minute.

Conor Coady got a goal back for Leicester right on the stroke of halftime, converting from close range after United failed to clear a free-kick.

Bruno Fernandes sealed the win with his second goal, a composed finish after an awful defensive mix-up from Leicester in the 59th minute.

This victory marks a memorable start for Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager of Manchester United.

Here’s how the Manchester United players were rated against Leicester City

Altay Bayindir (6/10):

Poor punch led to El Khannouss’ goal, but he compensated with a superb save, tipping Soumare’s second-half strike onto the crossbar. He looked comfortable with the ball at his feet.

Diogo Dalot (6.5/10):

He made a good run in behind to set up Garnacho’s strike, but he will feel he should have done better clearing the cross that ultimately led to Coady scoring before half-time.

Matthijs de Ligt (7/10):

He provided a strong physical presence in defence as he effectively organized the United backline.

Victor Lindelof (6/10):

After a shaky start, he settled in well at centre-back.

Lisandro Martinez (7/10):

Once again used as left-back, he performed admirably, particularly early in the second half when Justin was running rampant down Leicester’s right side.

Manuel Ugarte (8/10):

Broke play up effectively in midfield before giving the ball to the more gifted players to cause havoc in attack.

Casemiro (9/10):

Put on an absolute clinic. Stunning strike opened the scoring and controlled his finish well for his second. Covered every blade of grass, with his only blemish a header he sent wide when he should have got his hat-trick.

Bruno Fernandes (8/10):

He was fortunate to see his free-kick deflect in off Justin, which opened his account for the campaign and gave him the confidence he needed. He showed good awareness by latching onto Okoli’s poor back-pass for the fifth goal.

Marcus Rashford (6/10):

A quiet night, considering United’s attacking success, but nothing went wrong either. They were given the final half-hour off.

Joshua Zirkzee (5.5/10):

Currently, he does not seem suited for this level. He misplaced several passes and squandered promising attacking opportunities due to poor touches.

Alejandro Garnacho (7/10):

Scored early in the match and consistently troubled defenders on the left. However, he could improve defensively, as he often allowed Justin to get behind him and create chances.

Subs & Manager

Noussair Mazraoui (6/10):

Solid after replacing Martinez for the final 30 minutes.

Amad Diallo (6/10):

Almost scored an outrageous overhead kick with his first touch and was a constant menace with his quick feet and direct dribbling.

Jonny Evans (5.5/10):

Came on for De Ligt and kept composure at the back.

Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):

Didn’t get any sights of goal in his 20 minutes on the pitch.

Ethan Wheatley (N/A):