I didn’t really want to make this argument because 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐲 was my guy and still is. ❤️ But the comparison and downgrading 𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢 is facing after his great PL debut at Old Trafford is wild.
Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, sure — but some just won’t open their eyes. 👀
Last season we went to Old Trafford, nicked a 1-0 in another chaotic match… but United lined up with Jonny Evans + Casemiro at CB and a midfield of Mainoo, Amrabat, McTominay (4-2-3-1). Just imagine 😂.
Partey had a decent game that day — Sofascore rating 6.9.
Yesterday though?
𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢 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 waves… and he still put in a 7.2 rating performance without putting a foot wrong. 💎
Which United XI looked stronger? Yesterday’s by far. They’ve 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, that’s huge.
We all love Partey, but this comparison isn’t it. 𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢 is 𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢.
Many will realise by season’s end and apologies will follow. ✅
I don’t expect everyone to agree — but stats don’t lie. 📊✅
