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Diego Leon impressed in his debut for MU. |
In the friendly against Leeds in Stockholm, all eyes were on Matheus Cunha. The Wolves signing was expected to rescue MU's shaky attack. However, it was the little-known Diego Leon who captured the attention of fans with his impressive debut.
The 18-year-old was signed from Cerro Porteno and was initially expected to be loaned out. But manager Ruben Amorim decided to keep him for a first-team trial. And in 45 minutes against Leeds, Leon showed he was fully deserving of that opportunity.
According to Statman Dave , Leon had 29 touches in the first half, had an 80% passing accuracy, won 100% of his tackles, had a perfect long-pass accuracy, created 2 scoring chances, had 2 shots, 2 dribbles and 3 recoveries. Although he left the field in the second half, the mark this young player left was undeniable.
MU fans immediately gave Leon high praise. "Calm, progressive and mature beyond his age", "Diego Leon is a real talent, plays effectively and doesn't flinch under pressure", "Can't wait to see him play again on the US tour, he looks really hungry"... were the common reactions of fans.
Some opinions say Leon needs to improve, especially when losing the ball a few times due to lack of experience, but most recognize his potential.
Sportbible journalist Roberto Rojas commented: "A pretty good debut. There was a bit of confusion as is typical for young recruits, but tactically, he showed that he understood the team's requirements. With a little more fine-tuning, Diego Leon could be a long-term solution for the MU midfield."
Source: https://znews.vn/fan-mu-phat-cuong-voi-tan-binh-leon-post1570033.html
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