‘Brilliant…well done’ - Harry Maguire thrilled with what Man Utd player did today despite Wolves defeat
Manchester United suffered their 15th Premier League defeat of 2024-25 at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford today, with a 77th-minute goal from Pablo Sarabia deflating their morale after the thrilling Europa League victory over Lyon on Thursday.
However, one positive from the game was 20-year-old defender Tyler Fredricson making his first-team debut for the Red Devils, starting and finishing the game in a three-man defence, and Harry Maguire was pleased with his performance.
The England international took to social media platform Instagram after the game to react thus to the display and senior bow of his Man United teammate.
Fredricson made two tackles, four clearances and completed 64 of the 69 passes he attempted, coming very close to keeping a clean sheet on his debut for his childhood club, and head coach Ruben Amorim could be keen to give him more playing opportunities going forward following his assuring performance today.
Man United are set to let go of veteran Jonny Evans at the end of this season, and they have enough options at the back and could opt against signing another centre-back this summer following the emergence of another academy graduate.
Fredricson’s composure was also admirable for someone playing senior football for the first time, and he also made one crucial interception, denying Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha the chance to go through on goal during the game.
As highlighted on Sofascore, he completed a dribble, won seven of the eight ground duels he contested, coming out on top in five of the seven attempted aerial duels and drew two fouls.
Fredricson was first included in the matchday squad for the Europa League against Real Sociedad in September 2022 under Erik ten Hag, but did not make the next one until February 2025 having missed many months through injury.
Man United are back in action next Sunday with a trip to face Bournemouth in their 34th league game of the campaign, and the youngster will be looking forward to tasting action once again.
Article written by Alani .