Brighton gave Manchester United a real scare at Old Trafford on Sunday night.
The Seagulls were effective in frustrating United for the best part of an hour, before Marcus Rashford and then Mason Greenwood scored crucial goals.
Key to Brighton’s performance was midfielder Yves Bissouma, 24. The Malian helped to frustrate United and he defended really well, helping to nullify Bruno Fernandes’ impact in the first half.
ESPN reported at the start of the year that United were among Bissouma’s many admirers. We have previously looked at three reasons why the midfielder would be a shrewd addition for United.
Bissouma’s adept performance at Old Trafford showed why he could be a useful addition.
He was good on the ball, completing 90 per cent of his passes, and his positioning was excellent throughout.
This enabled him to make six interceptions, while also making three tackles.
Brighton have secured wins away at Liverpool and Tottenham this season, and Bissouma’s performance last night made it easy to see why.
His strong defensive performance also saw him make five clearances in a standout display.
United may be looking for a midfielder this summer, and Bissouma would work as an upgrade on Nemanja Matic.
He has been touted as worth £40 million and that does not sound like an unreasonable fee for a player of his quality.
Reaction
His performance certainly caught the eye, and had United fans praising his efforts…
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