Video: 6 saves, 2 high claims, 100% aerials duels won: United loanee roars back into form in stunning display
Manchester United had two players in loan action on Tuesday night.
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Radek Vitek
Vitek was in sensational form as he helped his side to a crucial 2-1 away win over Blackburn Rovers.
The Czech keeper could do little to keep out the home side’s opener as a ferocious effort was thrashed into the roof of the net from close range by Yuki Ohashi. In the second half, he pulled off an impressive flying save to deny the home side a second after a wonderful scissor kick attempt.
He also denied Blackburn late on when an effort was slid in from a cross, but Vitek stood tall to repel the effort. The Manchester United academy player was not finished yet, though, as he saved from close range after a fine mazy run from the Blackburn attacker.
He made a total of six saves, with five of them coming from shots inside the area.
Vitek also made two high claims and two clearances in the game. He also came out on top in his only aerial duel of the match.
Bristol City will be back in action on Friday evening at home to Watford.
Radek Vitek stats vs Blackburn
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Expected Assists (xA) | 0 |
| Total Saves | 6 |
| Goals Prevented | 1.42 |
| Saves from Inside Box | 5 |
| Punches | 2 |
| High Claims | 2 |
| Key Passes | 0 |
| Crosses (Accurate) | 0 (0) |
| Accurate Passes | 26/39 (67%) |
| Passes in Opposition Half (Acc.) | 3/14 (21%) |
| Passes in Own Half (Acc.) | 23/25 (92%) |
| Long Balls (Accurate) | 5/18 (28%) |
| Touches | 51 |
| Dribbles (Successful) | 0 (0) |
| Possession Lost | 13 |
| Total Carrying Distance | 33.9 m |
| Carries | 6 |
Ethan Wheatley
Wheatley was substituted on in the 24th minute but then left the pitch again after 74 minutes in Bradford City’s 1-0 win over Rotherham United.
He had one shot that was blocked and failed in both his dribble attempts.
Wheatley did well in his passing, though, making two key passes and completing 72% of his overall attempts.
He also won a total of five duels in the match as he put himself about well with the Rotherham defence.
Bradford will next be in action away to Reading on Saturday afternoon.
Feature image Ed Sykes via Getty Images
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