Grading Manchester United’s players for their performance this past season | OneFootball

It was a season to forget for the Red Devils, which saw them break all sorts of the wrong records, including their worst ever Premier League performance.

We’ve rated each of the players based on their performances this season…

Goalkeepers

Andre Onana – D

The Cameroonian goalkeeper holds within him the innate confidence that all top ‘keepers require. He gets over every mistake. The problem is, how many of them there are. His war-of-words with Nemanja Matic followed by two errors leading to goals against Matic’s Lyon was a real low point.

Altay Bayindir – D

The young Turk made a few performances this season, his most consistent run coming as Onana took a step away from the spotlight, but the ‘keeper looks nervy at best. His unconvincing displays leave him unable to steal the number one from Onana.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot – C-

Last year’s Player of the Season struggled to adapt to Amorim’s new system but he can hardly be blamed for being played out of position. Injury curtailed what little progress he looked to be making.

Noussair Mazraoui – C+

Without standing out, Mazraoui offers an element of calm with his ability to do the simple tidily and has potential to be a good signing.

Harry Maguire – B-

Amorim’s three at the back suits Maguire, and his resurgence in the face of huge criticism in recent seasons has deservedly won him his dignity back amongst United fans and rivals alike.

Matthijs de Ligt – C

Injury curtailed the Dutchman’s season as he looked to be making some improvements to his form under Amorim. The centre-back remains unconvincing despite his promising earlier career.

Leny Yoro – B

Following a delayed debut due to injury, the young Frenchman looked worth the fee paid as he grew in confidence and ability throughout the season in the toughest of circumstances.

Lisandro Martinez – C-

‘The Butcher’ had a season to forget. The fan-favourite first struggled for form in the early part of the season, before an ACL injury ended his campaign. Fan hopes are that the left-footed defender can return to his best in a United shirt and make the left centre-back position his own.

Victor Lindelof – D-

A bit-part player rarely called upon that did not deliver when he was.

Jonny Evans – D

Barely played but the departing player will forever have the gratitude of the Stretford End after overcoming his surprise return to deliver last season after his former glories in his first stint at the club.

Luke Shaw – D-

What many consider to be an own-goal in the Europa League final capped off a miserable few months due to injury. Fan opinion has turned against the regularly absent Shaw and his return did not do much to repair relations.

Patrick Dorgu – C+

The January signing offered an athleticism largely missing from the squad but lacked a polished edge that would really make him shine. The jury is still out on the young Dane.

Midfielders

Manuel Ugarte – D

The most damning indictment of the Uruguayan might be that in a squad screaming for players suited to Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3, Ugarte could not excel despite being Amorim’s go-to man during their time together at Sporting Lisbon.

Casemiro – C-

His Europa League heroics rolled back the years for the Brazilian but his form was lacking in other competitions. His hefty wages are not helping the club.

Mason Mount – D

Another injury-hit campaign for the former Champions League winner has done little to earn him plaudits among the United fanbase, despite some key goals in the Europa League.

Kobbie Mainoo – D+

The academy product failed to follow up his quality performances last season and is yet to convince Amorim of his attributes, having also struggled with injury. Fans would be disappointed to lose him, but he is a potential departure given his sale would represent pure profit. The hope is, he can quickly get back to his best and prove it to Amorim.

Christian Eriksen – D

Lacking mobility and energy, the Dane’s final United season provided little other than to highlight what the team were lacking in midfield.

Bruno Fernandes – A

He dragged his team through this season, but some doubts remain about his positional discipline and long-term fit. Nonetheless, the Portuguese Magnifico is beginning to carry the sort of weight that Bryan Robson did in the late eighties.

Amad – A-

The Ivorian was the shining light of a poor team when Amorim joined but injury prevented his impressive performances helping the team furthermore. His return at the end of the season saw he had lost none of his potential.

Forwards

Alejandro Garnacho – C

Garnacho has potential but his lack of end product has been a continued source of frustration. He could leave this summer and fans will hope his likely exit is not one the club come to regret in a few years.

Joshua Zirkzee – C-

His return to the good books following being booed off seems to be more of an apology from the fans rather than a genuine appreciation of his playing talents. His ‘9.5’ attributes have not proven beneficial in a squad already positionally confused, despite his perceived suitability to play in one of the two tens Amorim deploys.

Rasmus Hojlund – E

His lack of confidence is undoing what looked to be a solid start to his United career last season and he has been poor in front of goal, scoring just four goals in the Premier League. There is potential, but can Amorim, and more importantly, Hojlund, deliver on it?