Ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League tie with La Liga side Real Sociedad this evening, here are 3 players that the Red Devils need to look out for, according to their statistics.
1) Antoine Griezmann
The man who Manchester United have recently been linked with, Griezmann, has been brilliant this term. With seven goals and seven assists in his 10 appearances in the league, the left winger averages 3.2 shots per game.
He’s struggled do far in this competition, as have the club in general, but tonight could be the turning point after getting on the scoresheet in the club’s 5-0 mauling of Osasuna last weekend.
2) David Zurutuza
The playmaker has made 10 appearances this season and completed 82% of his passes. He has only grabbed one assist so far but has look more threatening in recent games, and he a has made two key passes in his two Champions League appearances.
3) Carlos Martinez
The right-back has been essential to La Real this season in the Spanish topflight, playing eight games and getting a rating of 7.2 from WhoScored.
His athleticism allows him to boss the right flank and it will be key for the Spaniard to dominate proceedings against Adnan Januzaj tonight in what could be the Belgian’s stage.