Manchester United winger Tahith Chong came on for the last twenty minutes in the 1-0 win against Leicester City yesterday.
The Dutchman replaced Juan Mata in the second half and proceeded to cause trouble down the Foxes’ right-hand side, giving fullback Ricardo Pereira a difficult time with his skill on the ball.
Supporters on Twitter praised Chong for his display and are hoping to see more of the winger as the season progresses:
You were beast on the pitch ❤?
— Red Devil ?? (@VKLagoon) 14 September 2019
Top talent! Can't wait to see getting more game time this season
— Lee Ballard (@the_lee_ballard) 14 September 2019
You made a good impact ?
— Nelson ?⚽?? (@cnelson305) 14 September 2019
Unreal runs and passes ⚪️???
— Joe (@JoeJeffery10) 14 September 2019
Good turn of pace mate … a plus point in a bit of a diar second half …. keep going young un ✊?
— Jools Foy (@joolsfoy) 14 September 2019
One of the best players in the second half
— AJ (@AJUnited_) 14 September 2019
You made one of the best right backs in the league dance without any music. Chongyyyy ???
— Wazza-Persie (@HendrxxUtd) 14 September 2019
Skillful, Top quality, as well as gomes, greenwood, garner
Class of 92 incoming??— Chizibest Barnabas (@Chizibest) 15 September 2019
Great cameo, Chongy
— Osman (@United2706) 14 September 2019
Hopefully the first of many. #MUFC
— reece longland (@MUFCOrtonite) 14 September 2019
With Anthony Martial still out injured, and Jesse Lingard going through a difficult period of form, Chong could make a case for himself to feature more prominently over the next few weeks or so.
United are suffering from a distinct lack of creativity, and to have someone like the Dutch Under 21 international in the squad who can come on and make an impact from the bench could prove very useful.
Martial may well return for the game against West Ham next week, though, but Chong could get his chance to impress on Thursday when the Red Devils face Astana in the Europa League.
