Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Manchester United: Hits and Flops as Red Devils held to stalemate at Molineux | FA Cup 2019-20

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw against Wolves at the Molineux
Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw against Wolves at the Molineux

Flop - Andreas Pereira

Andreas Pereira failed to make an impression in the game
Andreas Pereira failed to make an impression in the game

Andreas Pereira is another player who failed to make his opportunity count, as he was highly ineffective in the centre of the park for Manchester United. Starting alongside Nemanja Matic in a double pivot, the Brazilian international produced a dismal showing away from home as the away side ran him ragged in midfield.

The 24-year-old's 16% tackle success rate makes for grim reading, as he won just 1 of 6 tackles attempted. The fact that he was dispossessed twice in the centre of the park coupled with his 80% pass completion rate, which was the worst of any starting central midfielder on the day, compounded his misery as he faded away progressively in the game.


Hit - Adama Traore

Adama Traore produced a lively display once again for Wolves
Adama Traore produced a lively display once again for Wolves

Adama Traore is undergoing a renaissance of sorts this season, as the La Masia graduate seems to have finally come of age to produce the goods consistently. Often slated for the lack of end product, the 23-year-old has burst onto the scene this season with 5 goals and 7 assists in all competitions, including 3 goals and a solitary assist against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City as Wolves completed the domestic double over Pep Guardiola's side.

Traore produced a lively display once again, as he gave the Manchester United backline a torrid time with his pace, physicality and trickery. The Spaniard was on his bike every time Wolves recovered the ball in midfield and completed 10 out of 12 dribbles, with an astonishing success rate of 83%.

The former Barcelona man is one of the most devastating players to play against and his dribble success rate this season is the most startling example yet of his explosiveness on the ball. Although Wolves failed to put the ball into the back of the net, they did their reputation no harm with a spirited display to secure a well-deserved draw.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side will look to go to Old Trafford and implement their counter-attacking brand of football to perfection and eliminate the Red Devils from the FA Cup once again, as they aim for another deep run in the competition.

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Edited by Amar Anand
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