da 888： Tyrone Mings proved why he has attracted attention with his performance against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
On the chalkboard
da premier bet： Ahead of the January transfer window, The Daily Star reported that Tyrone Mings was part of an English trio that Manchester United were looking to sign.
The 26-year-old did not have an opportunity to show he was worthy of that interest during a large part of December, as he missed four league matches through injury.
However, having impressed fans with his showing against Burnley, the England international proceeded to prove that he would be a useful option for the Premier League giants with his outing at the King Power Stadium.
Warranting interest
Throughout the semi-final first leg, Mings produced an impressive ten clearances, two blocked shots and one interception, while also coming out on top in the one aerial duel that he competed in – indicating how dominant he can be at the back.
There was also an element of his game that cannot be measured by statistics that showed the side of his game Man United could benefit from.
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It can be suggested that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have suffered from a lack of leadership in recent times, as was perhaps best highlighted by their first-half performance against Manchester City.
Following the match, the manager admitted: “From 15 minutes to half-time was the worst we have played this season, we couldn’t cope with the setback.”
The complete capitulation during that period left them 3-0 down at half-time, with the tie seemingly in the balance already.
Looking back to Mings, he showed brilliant leadership from the centre of Villa’s back three, in what was a resolute defensive performance against the Foxes.
He was constantly instructing and organising his teammates, whether that was showing them routes to play out with the ball, positioning Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause, or setting up his side to face set-pieces.
This type of dominance is something that United could use in their side, especially when it is considered that Harry Maguire will be out for an extended period with a hip injury.
However, Villa with be thankful it is claret and blue Mings is wearing, after he played an important part in keeping Dean Smith’s men within touching distance of reaching the final at Wembley.
With the Villans so close to the relegation zone, keeping their summer signing has now never been so important.
They must pray United look elsewhere during the window.
Meanwhile, Villa fans raged over links with a fringe Premier League striker.