1) Tielemans is excellent at breaking the lines
The Belgian averaged more defensive line breaks per 100 passes than anyone else in the Premier League last season.
This is the headline stat you will be seeing a lot, and it is important because it demonstrates Tielemans’ ability to pass the ball forward into dangerous areas.
The 29-year-old averaged 18.3 line breaks per 100 passes, which is more than Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton (17.7), Bruno Fernandes (16.6) and Casemiro (16.3).
Tielemans will take risks in possession, which many will see as consistent with United’s front foot mentality.
