Premier League: Noussair Mazraoui won the most duels this weekend

After playing as a right back, left back, defensive midfielder and attacking midfielder, the Moroccan international, Noussair Mazraoui, distinguished himself in a new playing pattern with the arrival of technician Rúben Amorim on the Red Devils bench . Once again, Mazraoui delivered a true masterclass.

For the 12th day of the Premier League, Sunday November 24, the Mancuiens drew on the field of Ipswich Town (1-1), the Atlas Lion was positioned for the first time in a defense three, where he played as a right wide central defender. This unprecedented role did not prevent him from winning, winning the greatest number of duels in the championship this weekend.

The statistics site ‘Squawka’ reported this Tuesday, November 25, via its official X account (formerly Twitter), that United’s number 3 has won 11 duels, a greater total than any other player in the Premier League this weekend.

Mazraoui surpassed the likes of João Félix (Chelsea), João Gomes (Wolverhampton) and Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), who won 10 each. He is also ahead of James Maddison (Tottenham), Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Saša Lukić (Fulham), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) and Yasin Ayari (Brighton), all credited with 9 duels won.

Furthermore, Portuguese coach Rúben Amorim did not hide his admiration for Mazraoui’s versatility and quality: “In my opinion, Mazraoui played very well. He has great intelligence and is very important to us. He can play in any position, which makes him a crucial player for our present and our future.