Man Utd vs Everton: Mazraoui disappoints, Amad stands out.

It was a heavy and disappointing evening for Man Utd in the 12th round of the Premier League: the most notable chance was Joshua Zirkzee's header which was spectacularly saved by Jordan Pickford, while Bruno Fernandes missed a late opportunity. In this overall lackluster picture, Amad was a rare bright spot, while Noussair Mazraoui was disappointing and left the field after the first half.

Highlights: Amad shines, Mazraoui falls short of expectations.

Amad received a 6.8/10 rating, being the most active player in the first half and maintaining the tempo even when dropped back to wing-back. His versatility gave Man Utd more attacking options on the right flank, although the team as a whole still lacked sharpness. Conversely, Mazraoui only scored 5.9/10: he made no attacking impact and was substituted immediately after the break, clearly reflecting a tactical choice to seek new energy from the bench.

The defense had a shaky first 45 minutes. Leny Yoro (6.8/10) failed to make a decisive tackle when Dewsbury-Hall received the ball just outside the penalty area, contributing to the goal conceded. Senne Lammens (6.4/10) should have done better with Dewsbury-Hall's shot due to being out of position. Matthijs de Ligt (6.9/10) was out of position several times against Everton's counter-attacks in the first half, before becoming less busy in the second. Luke Shaw (6.5/10) made a quality tackle early in the second half and tried to lift the team's spirits.

Midfield: slow pace, lack of precision in the final stages.

Casemiro (6.2/10) played noticeably slowly and passively, and was substituted in the 58th minute. In his playmaking role, Bruno Fernandes (6.6/10) made inaccurate passes, took many desperate long-range shots, and missed a good chance at the end of the match, diluting crucial moments. Kobbie Mainoo (6/10) played his part well, providing the midfield with a safer option for ball circulation.

Coming off the bench, Mason Mount (6/10) made an immediate impact: smoother passing and receiving contributed to the fluidity of the build-up play. Mount's presence showed why Man Utd needed a "playmaker" in the second half to maintain the tempo and draw the opponent back.

Wing and adjustment: replacing personnel to fight the fire.

The wing problems forced the coach to intervene. Patrick Dorgu (6.4/10) played without confidence, missed a good chance in the first half, and continued to show limitations in his ball handling. Diogo Dalot (6/10) came on and performed better than Dorgu on the wing, giving the flanks a clearer foundation. Amad dropping back to play wing-back was also an adjustment aimed at increasing ball control and escaping pressure on the flanks, compensating for his previous ineffective runs down the wing.

Bryan Mbeumo (6.2/10) showed determination despite the team's poor performance, but still failed to make a difference. Zirkzee (6.3/10) was lackluster; apart from a controversial incident with Tarkowski and a header denied by Pickford, he made little impact in the penalty area.

Detailed score sheet

Overall, these 90 minutes clearly reflected familiar problems: inconsistent tempo, lack of sharp finishing, and individual errors in the midfield. The positive aspects mainly came from Amad and substitutes like Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot, but that wasn't enough to mask the feeling of disappointment from missed opportunities.