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#3 Mixed debut for Kevin-Prince Boateng
Boateng completed his surprise move from Sassuolo just a couple of days away, but he was thrust into the starting lineup straightaway. Luis Suarez was benched, and the new recruit was afforded about an hour on the field in his first game.
He made a promising start, and his hold up play was brilliant in the early stages. A strong player, Boateng has never lacked in that department. But he failed to make a considerable impact on proceedings.
One of the major reasons for this is that everything was new for him. Another is the performance of the supporting cast. Boateng did not receive much support from the likes of Malcom and Alena, which definitely contributed to his quiet night.
He still seems like a decent backup to Suarez, and as time passes his level will definitely improve. One really can't judge him accurately from one game in the given circumstances.
