Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United: Player Ratings as Red Devils labor to win in Bohemia
Manchester United labored to a 2-1 win away at Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, December 12, to end their two-match losing streak. Despite the win, the Red Devils will be unsatisfied with their performance and will have to improve in their upcoming game against Manchester City on Sunday.
The hosts scored in the 48th minute after Andre Onana gifted the ball to Pavel Sulc, who put it on a plate for former Burnley forward Matej Vydra to slot home.
The Red Devils equalized in the 62nd minute through Rasmus Hojlund as the Dane tapped the ball in after fine work from Amad Diallo. The Danish striker bagged the winner in the 88th minute, finishing off Bruno Fernandes' inch-perfect pass to secure the win.
Manchester United player ratings
Andre Onana - 5/10
The Cameroonian shot-stopper's error led to Viktoria Plzen's opener. He made one save in the match.
Noussair Mazraoui - 7/10
The Moroccan defender had a solid outing. He made five recoveries and won all four tackles he attempted.
Matthijs de Ligt - 6.5/10
The former Bayern Munich defender had a decent game for the Red Devils. He made three recoveries and three clearances in the game.
Lisandro Martinez - 7/10
The former Ajax star completed the most passes in the game (88), including eight into the final third. He made 10 recoveries and five clearances.
Tyrell Malacia - 6.5/10
The Dutch defender continues his reintegration into the squad after his long injury layoff and put in a solid shift for the Red Devils. He won the two tackles he attempted and all four duels he got into in his 60 minutes on the pitch.
Diogo Dalot - 6.5/10
The Portuguese defender was solid, albeit unspectacular, against Viktoria Plzen. He won two out of five duels and made eight recoveries.
Bruno Fernandes - 9/10
The Manchester United captain created seven chances, the most in the game. His clever free-kick set up Rasmus Hojlund for the winner.
Casemiro - 7.5/10
The Brazilian midfielder won the most duels (11), made four out of seven tackles, and completed 90% of his passes.
Amad Diallo - 8/10
The Ivorian forward was brilliant in the match when he got the ball and was pivotal to his side bagging the equalizer. He completed 93% of his passes, the most of any player on the pitch for more than 45 minutes.
Marcus Rashford - 5.5/10
The English forward was not at his best on Thursday. He did not create any chances and failed to take a shot in his 56 minutes on the pitch.
Joshua Zirkzee- 6.5/10
The Dutch forward completed the most dribbles (3), but failed to make a real impact on the match.
Manchester United substitutes
Mason Mount - 6.5/10
The former Chelsea midfielder was decent following his introduction in the 61st minute. He tested the opposition keeper two times from 18 touches.
Rasmus Hojlund - 9/10
The Dutch forward's introduction decided the game. He came on for Marcus Rashford and changed the game for Manchester United with his two goals.
Antony - 7/10
The Brazilian winger was energetic following his introduction for Manchester United. While he was not the most effective attacker in Plzen, his energy was a breath of fresh air in the game. He completed 18/20 passes and made three recoveries in the game.
Manuel Ugarte - NA
The Uruguayan midfielder came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.
Alejandro Garnacho - NA
The Argentine attacker came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.