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2022-23 Performances


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6.7 Season Average Rating
Appearances
34
Clean sheets
13
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
2
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Had a good tournament. To play almost 120 mins while sick is also a testament to his determination.
 
Weird take, man. None of us know exactly what happen. But he did look injured to me. If he looked exhausted for you, that's fine, man.

I’m just going off what I saw and the commentary team said.

Would rather that than just assume he’s injured.

Hate unnecessary negativity
 
He made a few crucial blocks. Well done. Finally showing why he's a world cup final's defender.
 
I’m just going off what I saw and the commentary team said.

Would rather that than just assume he’s injured.

Hate unnecessary negativity

It was more like a frustration release, man. Nothing else was in there.
 
Comfortably the best performing United centre back at the tournament. Was a tad funny that his arse may have won Argentina the World Cup though...
 
Hopefully just exhausted but he signalled to the bench a couple of minutes before the sub and at that time it looked like an injury. Thought he was bad the first 70 minutes but did some important things after that.
 
Hopefully he's not injured and can rest now for 10 days or so and come back into starting 11 for us as quickly as possible.
 
He probably wasn't feeling well yesterday, but I thought he was a coward all game long when France was screaming out for someone to take some sort of responsibility. He only passed to Kounde, Upamecano and Lloris, not once did he try to advance with the ball or pass through the lines.
 
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Hope it was exhaustion at the end and not an injury. Was legit worrying seeing someone on the ground shaking like that.
 
I think he looked completely and utterly spent. Looked like he was dry heaving from exhaustion. I don't think I've seen a player like that. He will need a very long rest, which means Maguire or Lindelof again. :nervous:
 
Thought he was the pick of the French defence. Upamecano for all his late blocks, had a much shakier game overall.
Agreed that he could have maybe been a bit more progressive but think his role in that defence is more to sit and cover.
 
Put in a great sift, considering he was sick. I wanted France to win for him. As someone who appreciates the art of defending, he is a joy to watch.

He'll have one more shot at a second World Cup. Just hope he stays fit, we need him at his best from here on out.
 
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