Manchester United fans now want coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make youngster Brandon Williams his first-choice left-back after impressing in his first few matches for the Red Devils.
The United academy graduate made his debut for the club a month ago against Rochdale and is slowly rising up in the team. He has started two Europa League matches and made his league debut on Sunday as a late substitute against Liverpool.
On Thursday night against Partizan, he put in another good shift down the left flank where he played as a wing-back. He won United the penalty which Anthony Martial converted to earn his side three vital points. He was voted man of the match by United fans in an online poll.
His coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also full of praise for the 19-year old who recently signed an improved contract with the club.
“And, for me, Brandon was the man of the match. He’s been fantastic the few games he’s played. The boy has no fear, he is as brave as a lion and he got us the win. Brandon has an absolutely great attitude. The boy is going to be a top, top player,” Ole said after the match.
United fans on Twitter now want Ashley Young and Luke Shaw binned and the youngster handed the left-back slot.
If anyone can give me a reason why Brandon Williams is behind Rojo, Shaw and Young for first choice left back, I'm happy to call them a liar. He is outstanding!! #UEL #PARMUN
— James A.H Cook 🔰 (@MrCookKnowsBest) October 24, 2019
Only reason to remember this game is Brandon williams. Just hope he starts every game in absence of shaw. No more ashley young please . #mufc
— man united fc (@manunit58230484) October 24, 2019
Luke Shaw watching Brandon Williams!!! #PARMUN #MUFC #GGMU @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/J9Z0aqPsSh
— Fenner🔴⚪⚫ (@shrewpid) October 24, 2019
Luke Shaw as the backup LB is actually good though.
Brandon Williams making the position his own.
— 🐐™ (@TheFergusonCode) October 24, 2019
Brandon Williams was really impressive again. Produced the game’s decisive moment in winning the penalty and looked the fittest player on the pitch. Luke Shaw might have a problem.
— Si Lloyd (@SmnLlyd5) October 24, 2019
Seen more sprints from Brandon Williams in these 2 games than from Luke Shaw and Ashley Young in 2 seasons #mufc
— PG Football (@pgfootballx) October 24, 2019
Brandon Williams is a better left back than (Luke Shaw and Ashley Young ) combined..
What a run !!!!??
— Aman Basnet (@Amanbasnet115) October 24, 2019
Brandon Williams is the solution to that LB position and he proved it today. Don’t want none of this Young or Shaw at LB anymore, Ole. Just start playing him. Lads only 18 too, so imagine what he can develop into. Only one way going forward with this gem. pic.twitter.com/clm8XABphk
— Taha Saeed (@utdSaeed) October 25, 2019
As long as Brandon Williams is fit, he should our main starting left-back. Luke Shaw is simply injury prone and he's very inconsistent to be the number one left-back at the club.
— Devils of United 🔰 (@DevilsOfUnited) October 24, 2019
Brandon Williams is our biggest prospect not Gomes, Chong or Greenwood. Personally I’d prefer him to Shaw and Young atm. #MUFC
— Love United (@LoveUnited14) October 24, 2019
Utd might aswell put Luke Shaw on gumtree tonight, cos im more than happy to stick with Brandon Williams at LB.
Strong runs. Attacks space. Right footed LB. Technical ability.
New school Denis Irwin.
— Pundit Jay (@punditjay) October 24, 2019