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#2 Fassnacht’s pace and aggression troubles United
On a night of learning for the Champions League debutants, one of Young Boys’ standout performances came courtesy of winger Christian Fassnacht. The 24-year old was a menace on both wings (switching with Miralem Sulejmani) with his aggression on the ball, bringing it forward and unsettling both Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof. In addition, he also provided decent defensive cover which a manager looks for when his fullbacks advance.
The Swiss international also showed that he wasn’t one to shy away from a shot, testing David de Gea from long range and forcing the Spaniard to tip a fierce strike over the bar in the first half. His pace on the ball sent Luke Shaw toppling over and it needed last ditch intervention from Smalling to prevent his shot from finding its way towards goal.
Though substituted off in the 65th minute, Fassnacht did enough to ask a question or two of Young Boys’ more established and experienced opposition. Valencia and Juventus’ coaching staff will have an eye on the winger when their teams face off against the Swiss side in upcoming matchdays.
