It was clear that people were upset when Kobbie Mainoo was left out for Manchester United in the team news that came out an hour before the game.

Sofyan Amrabat came in and had a lot to show after a rough few months in the Premier League for Manchester United. This was almost like the last chance saloon.

Even though he had only been on loan from Fiorentina for four months, the arrival of Kobbie Mainoo made it look like the Moroccan’s future at Old Trafford could only go one way.

But that choice might need to be rethought now that the Moroccan player has finally given the Red Devils what they’ve been waiting for.

The stats behind Amrabat’s game

Along with Scott McTominay, the 27-year-old started and kept things simple. McTominay got both goals for Manchester United at Old Trafford.

It’s not often that someone gets praise for their work, but Amrabat did it. The midfielder kept things simple and the Red Devils going, as shown by the fact that he completed 92% of his passes.

The former FC Utrecht midfielder also won 71% of the ground duels he played in, and he and his Scottish partner shone against a £200 million midfield of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.

The months leading up to the win over Chelsea were tough for Amrabat, but on the night when it mattered most, the 27-year-old stepped up and played very well.

Amrabat could be the key to fixing a big issue.

Even though the Moroccan played well in the middle of the field, the Red Devils still looked weak and let the guests have many chances, especially in the first half.

While he has only been with the first team for a short time, Mainoo has looked great. However, Amrabat might work better with the 18-year-old, which could help the team perform at its best and provide much-needed defense stability.

It would be unfair to drop McTominay after his great game against Chelsea, but if the player can’t keep up his goal-scoring form, Mainoo and Amrabat should play together going forward.

Ten Hag wants to be in charge, and if that pair played against Bournemouth, it would give him everything he wants.