100% tackles, 100% ground duels won, 100% long balls: United star showed Carrick what he can bring to the table vs Everton

Manchester United made it five wins out of six under Michael Carrick, as they saw off Everton’s challenge at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

Super sub Benjamin Sesko did the trick yet again, as the Red Devils climbed up to fourth in the Premier League table, three clear off Chelsea and only three points behind Aston Villa in third.

Michael Carrick was forced into a change before the game, with Lisandro Martinez missing out due to injury, and Leny Yoro was drafted into the starting lineup for the game.

The Frenchman did not start in the Premier League since the Leeds game, with Ruben Amorim’s treatment not exactly helping matters.

Leny Yoro impressive on his return to the starting lineup

He was impressive in his cameo against West Ham United two weeks back, and after a difficult personal week, this show of confidence from Carrick would have helped.

And he did not disappoint. With the Toffees bombarding the box with crosses and set-piece deliveries, he had to be solid and he was.

In total, the 20-year-old made four clearances, while blocking one goalbound effort. He also completed two interceptions while recovering the ball five times.

What was most impressive was that the France U21 international won all his tackles and all the ground duels he contested.

stats via sofascore

Able replacement for Martinez

The former Lille star has always been accomplished with the ball and that was on show against David Moyes’ side as well.

He completed 88 percent of his passes, and all his long balls found their mark, helping United escape Everton’s press (all stats via sofascore).

Having not started in a long time, nerves and rustiness were expected, but Leny Yoro showed none of that.

Should Martinez not recover for the game against Crystal Palace next Sunday, Carrick should have no problems turning to the 2024 summer signing.

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