Jose Mourinho s prot g became Erik ten Hag s scorer

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-14

Scott McTominay was once again the decisive figure. As has already happened in the Premier League this season, the Scotman's goal helped United accumulate points. This time, it's three points. And against Aston Villa, it's a game of direct competition.

McTominay has scored eight goals this season and has been a devastating addition to the opposition penalty area. Of the seven goals he scored in the league, the Red Devils won 12 points. At Villa Park, he scored in the 86th minute to break the 1-1 score and continue to fight for Champions League qualification. A few months ago, for example, he scored two goals that helped the team win the game: against Brentford (93'and 97'and Chelsea.

In the same year that United clearly had shooting problems (for example, Hojlen didn't start scoring until 2024), one of the biggest threats was a midfielder who didn't even settle into the starting niche in Tenhag's side. The presence of Menou and Casemiro's return have put McTominay's role on the back burner, although his goal has put him in the limelight. In fact, Manchester United have a goal difference of 0 (33 goals scored and 33 conceded).

A "son of Mourinho".

McTominay's first team spell began with Jose Mourinho's time in charge of Manchester United. In the 2017 '18 season, although he had already made his debut last season, the Scot played an increasingly important role in the starting line-up. The most striking moment was when Jose Mourinho benched Pogba on the bench in a Champions League game, handing the starting stakes to a 21-year-old Scott McTominay and defending him at all press conferences. He is Mourinho's protector.

At the awards ceremony at the end of the season, Mourinho decided to present an award that had never been given before: "Player of the Year". The Portuguese enumerated what McTominay has achieved throughout the season: "Every kid's dream when they come to the club is to play with the first team, the next dream is to play in the big Champions League matches and then to be selected for the national team. Mourinho said.

McTominay achieved all of these ...... in one yearSix years have passed since then. In Scotland, he is indispensable – he scored twice against Spain – while at Manchester United, he has earned a regular position and an unexpected attacking role.

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