On Saturday, Manchester United and Everton drew 2-2 in the Premier League.
Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure gave the Red Devils a 2-0 lead following a lackluster first half at Goodison Park.
The failure to clear the lines led to both goals. After the interval, United got better, and in the closing moments, they were rewarded.
In the 72nd minute, a brilliant free-kick from Bruno Fernandes cut the lead, and Manuel Ugarte equalized with a beautiful left-footed goal.
Fortunately, United avoided giving up a penalty and failed to score a late winner.
Negatively speaking, Joshua Zirkzee’s failure to win duels made for a difficult outing. He was found to have lost possession eighteen times.
However, unlike Rasmus Hojlund, who hardly made an impression, the Dutchman was at least involved in the final third thanks to his link-up play.
In 70 minutes, the Dane only had seven passes and 12 touches. The 22-year-old engaged eight ground and aerial duels but lost all of them.
Journalist Samuel Luckhurst gave the former Atalanta star a 1/10 grade, claiming that Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski “bullied” him.
Not surprisingly, Chido Obi, 17, took his spot. Hojlund’s failure to execute a proper first touch cost him another bad game.
We believe that when the Red Devils play Ipswich Town in the league on Wednesday night, manager Ruben Amorim should sit him.
In recent weeks, Hojlund has lacked confidence and form. With Alejandro Garnacho playing as the left-sided number 10, Zirkzee ought to spearhead the attack.
The Red Devils are only one goal ahead of West Ham United following their unexpected victory at Arsenal, but they are still in 15th place in the rankings following yesterday’s draw.