With a delicious Bukaya Saka volley and a beautiful Eberechi Eze finish to make it 2-0 against Serbia, it was a 32-year-old who caught the eye. This is the player Manchester United just MUST get.
Elliot Anderson has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent months. After Thursday’s international match, we understand why.
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Sky Sports gives the Nottingham Forest player an 8 on the player exchange, as one of England’s two best players. Here is the description of the midfield general:
“With maturity, composure and ability to play progressive passes, Elliot Anderson confirms Tuchel’s belief that he was ready to play at this level. One of the main themes of Anderson’s night was his ability to play forward at a pace that stretched Serbia. He completed 76 of 82 passes and – crucially – he hit 21 passes into the final third.”
“There is also an intelligence about Anderson that stands out. Although he is not a “midfielder destroyer”, his positioning and composure during challenges allow him to win free kicks (4), relieve pressure and maintain his rhythm.”
In short, the central midfielder Ruben Amorim and Manchester United need to tie together defence and attack and dominate the midfield.
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Here is a taste from a previous international match:
