"You train hard for this. “Obviously to aid the team and it being a difficult game, we tried something new (tactically) and it paid off. Well played, Axel #UCL pic.twitter.com/lfvHKRvYUB, — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 20, 2020, “We worked hard last season to be in this competition, so we want to be the best we can and we wanted to start off just as we did today and continue that momentum going forward.”. Get the latest odds, analysis, and insights at Yahoo Sportsbook. Everything you need to know about sports betting starts here.

Axel Tuanzebe determined to build on Manchester United breakthrough in victory against PSG. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. This is a 22-year-old, who was playing his first game in just under one year against last season's finalists. "It was an unbelievable performance from Axel, absolutely spot on. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. pic.twitter.com/eDdlKgGS8h. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. With Bailly out for up to a month (again) and Maguire struggling for fitness as well, Solskjaer must reward Tuanzebe with a run in the team during this brutal period of fixtures. Oh, and there's also the small matter of Tuanzebe showing the speed to keep up with Mbappe, who isn't exactly slow, is he? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The academy graduate impressed in his first performance since December 2019, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Returning defender Axel Tuanzebe is determined to help Manchester United compete in the Champions League after their resolve to dominate as the “bigger club” reaped rewards at … Are you sure you want to delete this comment? As well as playing simple passes into the midfield, he also looked to get Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in behind, forcing PSG back. "We showed PSG respect, but ultimately we're the bigger team and we want to dominate and get the three points. ", Axel Tuanzebe challenges PSG’s Kylian Mbappe. Tuanzebe last featured for the Red Devils against Colchester in the Carabao Cup in December, but on Tuesday, he was tasked with keeping Mbappe and Neymar quiet. A first #MUFC appearance since December 2019. Returning defender Axel Tuanzebe is determined to help Manchester United compete in the Champions League after their resolve to dominate as the "bigger club" reaped rewards at Paris St Germain. "It's a difficult game to come back to, but I'm just happy we've got the win. But Tuanzebe could be just the partner Harry Maguire needs in the long-term, with his reading of the game, composure, height, calmness and pace as well. ??? “We showed PSG respect, but ultimately we’re the bigger team and we want to dominate and get the three points. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced somewhat of a selection dilemma coming into his side's opening Champions League clash with last season's finalists Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Axel Tuanzebe revealed he was playfully pressuring Marcus Rashford to score against Paris Saint-Germain throughout Tuesday night's Champions League win in the French capital.

Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? We're not here for the music or just for the parade. Axel Tuanzebe’s game by numbers vs. PSG:100% aerial duels won 92% pass accuracy 7 clearances 2 fouls 1 block Excellent performance. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. “For us, we came here to win. The defender brought balance to the defence and an air of composure, cooly meeting high balls and nipping in to win the ball back with relative ease. A lot has been made of United's defensive frailties, which have been very evident in the early parts of the season. “He’s delivering week in, week out for the team and I just want him to keep going and helping the team out.”, Axel Tuanzebe stepped up superbly at PSG (PA Wire via ABACA). “We’re a big club and we’re out here to compete. and he delivered, so I'm just happy for him," the defender told MUTV. "For us, we came here to win. It would have been easy (and understandable) if Tuanzebe had looked flustered on Tuesday, making rash decisions and looking to dive in to try and stop the threat posed by Mbappe and Neymar.

Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. “I’ve been with the rehab team and they’ve been getting me in every day and working hard for these kind of moments, so it’s finally paid off. © 2020 Minute Media - All rights reserved, hugely impressive 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes. We’re in this competition to compete. Making his first appearance since the Carabao Cup win against Colchester in December 2019, the United academy graduate stepped up impressively and helped his side to another fine win in the French capital. GoldandBlack.com video: Anthony Poindexter, Purdue defensive players, Racquel Welch Is 76 & Is Unrecognizable Today, Classic Spy Photos Of The Week: Aborted Acura NSX With V10 Engine, Ryan Fitzpatrick on Dolphins benching him for Tua Tagovailoa: 'It broke my heart'. “It was good, it was good to get a run out,” Tuanzebe said. Defensive performances simply don't come much better on the big stage against the likes of Neymar and Mbappe. #MUFC #UCL pic.twitter.com/ERLiwZ65eH. Solskjaer lauded the 22-year-old for his "unbelievable performance" in Paris - a display the United boss admitted "almost surprised" the coaching staff as they "know he's a good player but on a night like this, he was fantastic". Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. “You train hard for this. The academy graduate impressed in his first performance since December 2019 Rashford may have grabbed the headlines with his late winner, but Tuanzebe simply couldn't have done a better job at keeping out a potent PSG attack. Well played, Axel ?#UCL pic.twitter.com/lfvHKRvYUB. Anthony Martial's own goal cancelled out Bruno Fernandes' retaken penalty, but Marcus Rashford slammed home at the death to secure a 2-1 victory that Solskjaer's side deserved from their Group H opener. "Obviously to aid the team and it being a difficult game, we tried something new (tactically) and it paid off. Tuanzebe completed the full match on his first appearance of 2020 and showed he is capable of starting for United, having shone in the 3-5-2 system that was so effective at the empty Parc des Princes. Even with Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly injured, it was a big call from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to include the 22-year-old in an unfamiliar back three up against Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria. He must be rewarded with a run in the team. Sure, some will allude to the fact that Les Parisiens were nowhere near their best, but the reality is that United's defence - led by young Tuanzebe - frustrated Thomas Tuchel's men and never allowed them to find their rhythm. Tuanzebe was left in one-on-one situations with Mbappe twice during the game, but instead of looking to try and win the ball when it simply wasn't going to be possible, he showed his pace to track the Frenchman and eventually draw a foul inside his own area. Not bad for his first game in just under a year, is it? Yes, the same Victor Linedlof and Luke Shaw who were at fault time and time....and time again against Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Brighton earlier in the season. Tuanzebe praised Alex Telles for his “solid performance” at left wing-back on his debut, while he was as impressed as everyone else by Rashford after securing a late win at PSG, just as he did 19 months ago. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. We're in this competition to compete. “It’s a difficult game to come back to, but I’m just happy we’ve got the win. "I'm feeling OK," he said. Tuanzebe praised Alex Telles for his "solid performance" at left wing-back on his debut, while he was as impressed as everyone else by Rashford after securing a late win at PSG, just as he did 19 months ago. Considering Les Parisiens' firepower up front, a number of Red Devils fans feared the worst when the team sheet revealed Axel Tuanzebe - who hadn't played a senior match in ten months - would be starting on the right side of a back three. For more from Adam Aladay, follow him on Twitter! Tuanzebe showed on Tuesday that he has all the attributes to be the central defender United have been desperately crying out for, but everyone involved with the club will be hopeful he can maintain fitness and stay clear of the injuries which have troubled him during his career up to this point. ? "And we're happy that it paid off. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Returning defender Axel Tuanzebe is determined to help Manchester United compete in the Champions League after their resolve to dominate as the “bigger club” reaped rewards at Paris St Germain. No, that is not an exaggeration.

Anthony Martial’s own goal cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ retaken penalty, but Marcus Rashford slammed home at the death to secure a 2-1 victory that Solskjaer’s side deserved from their Group H opener. "I've been with the rehab team and they've been getting me in every day and working hard for these kind of moments, so it's finally paid off. “And we’re happy that it paid off. "We worked hard last season to be in this competition, so we want to be the best we can and we wanted to start off just as we did today and continue that momentum going forward.".

Tuanzebe spoke with the authority he displayed in defence, where one particular challenge with World Cup-winning star Mbappe underlined his capabilities to be a top defender. Making his first appearance since the Carabao Cup win against Colchester in December 2019, the United academy graduate stepped up impressively and helped his side to another fine win in the French capital. "We're a big club and we're out here to compete. "He's delivering week in, week out for the team and I just want him to keep going and helping the team out. Three points and happy days.”, — Victor Lindelöf (@vlindelof) October 21, 2020. Sure, Luke Norris might have been a handful in the Carabao Cup clash, but this was a slightly more daunting task. Bayern begin Champions League title defence in style, Real Madrid stunned, Coman strikes again as Bayern open title defence by routing Atletico, Manchester United plc (MANU) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript, Commons setback fails to deter Marcus Rashford in free school meals campaign, Hands Down Funniest Yard Signs You've Ever Seen, Man City vs Porto LIVE: Latest score, goals and updates from Champions League fixture tonight, Rays commit the ultimate 2020 baseball gaffe — and pay the price in World Series opener, Game 1 of Dodgers-Rays was least-watched World Series game of all time, zeroUV - Retro Round Sunglasses for Men Women with, Odell Beckham Jr. downplays coronavirus concerns: 'I don't think COVID can get to me'.