Europa League 2016/17 Final: Ajax 0-2 Manchester United, 5 Talking Points

Manchester United celebrate their first ever Europa League triumph

#2 Kasper Dolberg fails to shine on the biggest stage

Dolberg failed to turn up

A major chunk of the build-up to the final involved 19-year-old Kasper Dolberg’s scintillating form this season. The forward, who has scored 23 goals this campaign, was tipped to be a handful for United’s defenders due to his dangerous movement inside the penalty box.

However, his impact was next to nil on the night of the final, as Chris Smalling and Daley Blind ensured that he was never able to get any real time on the ball around the 18-yard area.

He got his first touch of the ball only after United took the lead and did not create a chance or take a shot on goal to test Sergio Romero throughout the match. He was eventually substituted around the hour mark. Jose Mourinho must be given credit for recognising Ajax’s biggest threat in the form of Dolberg and setting a game plan to counter the same.

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