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Manchester United had numerous players in loan action on Saturday across various European leagues.
To find out where all of United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here.
Rasmus Hojlund
Hojlund scored a vital goal as SSC Napoli beat Lecce 2-1.
Just after half-time, the Dane showed excellent striker’s instinct by turning a low cross into the net to bring his side level. He had another shot in the game and failed with his only other dribble attempt.
Hojlund made one key pass and carried the ball forward six times in the match.
Rasmus Hojlund stats vs Lecce
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.02 |
| Total shots | 2 |
| Expected goals on target (xGOT) | 0.97 |
| Shots on target | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 0 |
| Touches | 25 |
| Unsuccessful touches | 4 |
| Dribbles (successful) | 1 (0) |
| Was fouled | 1 |
| Possession lost | 10 |
| Total carrying distance | 74.7 m |
| Carries | 6 |
| Progressive carries | 4 |
| Total progression | 28.7 m |
| Progressive carrying distance | 60.4 m |
| Longest progressive carry | 12.9 m |
| Key passes | 1 |
| Crosses (accurate) | 0 (0) |
| Accurate passes | 10/14 (71%) |
| Passes in opposition half (acc.) | 5/9 (56%) |
| Passes in own half (acc.) | 5/5 (100%) |
| Long balls (accurate) | 1/1 (100%) |
| Def. contributions | 1 |
| Tackles (won) | 0 (0) |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Clearances | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 0 |
| Recoveries | 1 |
| Ground duels (won) | 4 (1) |
| Aerial duels (won) | 5 (3) |
| Dribbled past | 1 |
Andre Onana
Onana kept a clean sheet as his Trabzonspor beat Rizespor 1-0.
He made three saves from inside the box but did make one error which led to an attempt on goal.
His passing was also a bit weaker than usual, as he only connected with 66% of his passes.
Radek Vitek
The Czech keeper impressed as he helped his Bristol City side to a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.
He made a total of six saves, with four of them coming from shots inside the penalty area.
Vitek also made three clearances and nine recoveries in the match.
Ethan Ennis
Ennis played 90 minutes as Fleetwood Town drew 0-0 with Tranmere Rovers.
He completed two crosses and 76% of his passing attempts.
The winger had a frustrating afternoon as he could not complete a dribble attempt, but did win 100% of his tackles.
He also won four out of his six duels as he was impressive defensively.
Ethan Wheatley
Wheatley managed just 45 minutes before he was substituted off in Bradford City’s 0-2 defeat to Wigan Athletic.
He had one shot on target but did not complete any of his dribble attempts.
Wheatley was very poor on the ball, making just 18% of his pass attempts. He was better defensively, winning both his tackle attempts.
Ethan Williams played the final 15 minutes of Falkirk’s 1-1 draw with Aberdeen, while Gabriele Biancheri played the last nine minutes of Rotherham United’s 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers.
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