Red Alert: £15m explosive Everton man ready to punish Man United, Carrick must stop him
Manchester United are set to face Everton on the road in the Premier League on Monday evening.
Both sides head into the contest well-rested after early FA Cup exits granted them an unexpected free weekend.
That extra recovery time means the intensity levels should be high from the first whistle.
United were last in action on February 10, when they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United.
Crysencio Summerville caused constant problems for the Red Devils that night, repeatedly stretching their defensive shape with his direct running.
Everton possess a similar threat in Iliman Ndiaye, who could pose serious danger to United next week.
The Senegal star has been a key player for the Toffees with five goals and two assists in 20 league encounters this campaign.
The 25-year-old moved to Everton from Marseille in a £15 million deal in 2024.
He is an explosive winger with dribbling skills that could lift the crowd off their seats.
His relentless work rate is another reason why manager David Moyes values him so highly.
Ndiaye is expected to start on the right wing against United, operating in his preferred wide role.
From there, he loves to drift inside onto his stronger foot, creating space to either unleash a shot or thread a decisive pass.
United must remain alert during Everton’s transitions, where Ndiaye thrives in open space.
With blistering pace and sharp movement, he could expose United’s defensive vulnerabilities if given too much freedom.
United head coach Michael Carrick must put clear tactical plans in place to nullify Ndiaye’s threat if he wants to continue his unbeaten run.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .