Goal of the Day: M is for Matic

REDS SPELL

Having made his debut for United in our UEFA Super Cup final against Real Madrid at the start of the 2017/18 campaign, Nemanja went on to play 49 times during his maiden year as a Red, including 36 of our 38 Premier League games. The following year, the Serbian’s season was disrupted by injury, although he did register 38 appearances in all competitions. This term, after missing a large part of the first half of the year, our no.31 has again put in a string of impressive showings and has played in all bar two of our last 16 games before the season’s suspension in March.

WHAT THEY SAID

“When he arrived I thought he was outstanding. Everyone was shocked that Chelsea sold him in the first place. He’s a good player to have in our team; he’s experienced and helps the younger players who play alongside him. But there’s more to his game and I still think he can give that killer pass and also looks forward.” (Quinton Fortune)

“He is a player with great experience, many years at the highest level and good experience, good stability.” (Jose Mourinho)