I didnโt really want to make this argument because ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ฒ was my guy and still is. โค๏ธ But the comparison and downgrading ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข is facing after his great PL debut at Old Trafford is wild.
Everyoneโs entitled to their opinion, sure โ but some just wonโt open their eyes. ๐
Last season we went to Old Trafford, nicked a 1-0 in another chaotic matchโฆ but United lined up with Jonny Evans + Casemiro at CB and a midfield of Mainoo, Amrabat, McTominay (4-2-3-1). Just imagine ๐.
Partey had a decent game that day โ Sofascore rating 6.9.
Yesterday though?
๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข makes his debut, against a United setup 3-4-2-1, with Casemiro, Bruno & Mount in midfield, wingbacks tucking in and flying in and out, new signings like Cunha + Mbeumo creating and carrying, a team defending in 5 but attacking in wavesโฆ and he still put in a 7.2 rating performance without putting a foot wrong. ๐
Which United XI looked stronger? Yesterdayโs by far. Theyโve added real quality. Yet Zubi held his own, covered ground, progressed the ball, and never got dispossessed.
He was calm in the chaos. For a debutant DM at Old Trafford, thatโs huge.
We all love Partey, but this comparison isnโt it. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข is ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข.
Many will realise by seasonโs end and apologies will follow. โ
I donโt expect everyone to agree โ but stats donโt lie. ๐โ
