Willy Kambwala, who used to play for Manchester United, had a good start as a senior player in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham United in the Premier League.

 

Raphael Varane got sick and couldn’t play, so the 19-year-old was a surprise starter in the middle of the defense with Jonny Evans.

 

The teen got the game going with a bold run forward that made him feel good about himself. He looked at ease with the ball in his hands.

 

The kid played for 84 minutes and had 92 touches. Of his 89 throws, 75 were completed. He threw two long balls that hit their targets and made three passes.

 

We didn’t think the 6ft 4in star was to blame for either of the goals that were given up, and his play should make boss Erik Ten Hag want to start him again.

 

United doesn’t have time to think about what happened. Next up, on Christmas Day, they’ll play Aston Villa, who are currently third in the league.

 

The Red Devils haven’t scored in over six hours, but Unai Emery’s team will be coming to Old Trafford, so they need to end the terrible streak.

 

Willy Kambwala, who used to play for Manchester United, had a good start as a senior player in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham United in the Premier League.

 

Raphael Varane got sick and couldn’t play, so the 19-year-old was a surprise starter in the middle of the defense with Jonny Evans.

 

The teen got the game going with a bold run forward that made him feel good about himself. He looked at ease with the ball in his hands.

 

The kid played for 84 minutes and had 92 touches. Of his 89 throws, 75 were completed. He threw two long balls that hit their targets and made three passes.

 

We didn’t think the 6ft 4in star was to blame for either of the goals that were given up, and his play should make boss Erik Ten Hag want to start him again.

 

United doesn’t have time to think about what happened. Next up, on Christmas Day, they’ll play Aston Villa, who are currently third in the league.

 

The Red Devils haven’t scored in over six hours, but Unai Emery’s team will be coming to Old Trafford, so they need to end the terrible streak.

 

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Early today, Alejandro Garnacho had a great chance to open the score at the London Stadium. The players need to be more clinical in front of goal.

 

The game on Tuesday looks like a must-win since the gap between the top four teams is already eight points. Ten Hag’s future could be called into question if something bad happens again.

 

At the same time, Kambwala might start again if Varane is not thought to be fit to play Villa. Fans will hope that the French player comes back.