Amid rumours he could be set to depart the club in the near future, Tahith Chong was given a rare chance to start for Manchester United in their clash against Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup on late Saturday afternoon.
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The Dutchman has seen his name linked with a potential move to Serie A giants Juventus amid a contract stand-off with the Red Devils, but nevertheless, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clearly felt he could offer the side something at the weekend.
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As per Sofascore, the Dutchman produced a rather mixed showing in his time on the pitch. Whilst he was incredibly efficient with his use of the ball (he had a 90% pass accuracy), and also provided one key pass too, he failed to have any shots on goal or complete one successful dribble.
And judging by the reaction of fans on Twitter, that split was also represented in the way they thought he performed, with some fans insisting that he isn’t ready to play for them.
A couple of supporters of the Manchester side insisted that Chong isn’t good enough right now for the Premier League, with one fan in particular suggesting he potentially go on loan.
A few fans however were quick to admit that Chong produced one of his better displays in a United shirt, with one supporter in particular claiming that he showed “little glimpses of what he is capable of”.
At only 20 years of age, Chong still has time on his side. And whilst the likes of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams have been afforded regular opportunities, the Dutchman has found it a bit more difficult to break through. He has made just six senior appearances this season, and it’s little surprise to see him being linked with a move away. But if Solskjaer keeps faith in him, then United could be rewarded in the long run.
Meanwhile, Man Utd fans have lauded this former star’s impressive debut for his new club.
