Weghorst

Wout Weghorst makes his first appearance for Manchester United on Wednesday night and he will do it in the starting XI at Crystal Palace in the Premier ...

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Forget the World Cup final, Wout Weghorst delivered the defining moment of Qatar 2022. You know what we're talking about; in the final minute of the quarter- ...

Ten Hag will want the players to look at him, knowing he is a real pro showing he is getting the maximum from his own ability. But Weghorst can offer United the much sought-after quality of depth. When humans eventually wipe themselves out, the next dominant species will whisper the name of Wout Weghorst with awe. [Can you name every Dutch player to appear for Man Utd in the PL?](https://www.planetfootball.com/quizzes/can-you-name-every-dutch-player-to-appear-for-man-utd-in-the-prem/) We’ve not seen such cult hero potential in a short-term Manchester United signing Cue bedlam.

Manchester United new boy Wout Weghorst made his debut in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace just days after completing his surprise loan ...

But with the likes of Rashford and Fernandes recapturing the form of years gone by, maybe he doesn't have to. It was his near post run which gave Fernandes the freedom of Selhurst Park to pick his spot for United's opener. And based on this evidence, the Dutchman could be spot on, as it was other aspects of Weghorst's game which caught the eye... The former Wolfsburg man showed plenty of neat touches and combined nearly with Fernandes and Weghorst wasn't exactly head and shoulders above the Crystal Palace defence all night and failed to impose himself aerially at times. But this is a player who has been playing regularly for Besiktas during the first half of the season. The jury is still out on whether Weghorst is capable of delivering goals on a regular basis for a club of United's calibre. In fairness, he didn't exactly have much to feed off going forward in south London and much will depend on the service he receives going forward. However, on one of the rare occasions he did win an aerial duel, he did almost break the deadlock with a looping header on the half hour mark. No doubt eager to make an impression, Weghorst did try and put himself about in the early stages of the match - but it was noticeable how far behind the play he was at times on the transition. [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) on the stroke of half-time had looked like being enough to seal the points for United, who are now third in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) but still eight points adrift of leaders [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc), before Olise's late intervention from range. There are mitigating factors, of course: keeping up with Rashford at the best of times is no mean feat and it will take time for Weghorst to adapt to United's approach.

In drawing to Crystal Palace, Man United fell brutally short of reaching their longest winning streak since Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge.

[Crystal Palace](/soccer/team?id=384) been linked with [Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher), and how they could use him back at the club again to help Cheick Doucoure in the middle of the pitch. And you feel alongside some reinforcing up front, they really missed the assured presence of [Joachim Andersen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196081/Joachim-Andersen) at the back, though [Chris Richards](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/272585/Chris-Richards) does warrant a notable mention on his first Premier League start as he did well to shut down two United counter attacks. But yeah, that's what it is, and we have to take the lesson, invest more for the second goal." A great save, I think it was the only change Crystal Palace produced, and we had a couple of good opportunities and scored a great goal. [Chris Richards](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/272585/Chris-Richards) on [Scott McTominay](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/255850/Scott-McTominay), but United were playing with fire. A more recent example was [Odion Ighalo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/129195/Odion-Ighalo) back in 2020 who did well when given the chance. [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) for three months, and the Swedish striker -- then 35 years old -- helped give the team fresh impetus as they went on to secure the 2006-07 title. They first had goalkeeper [David de Gea](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/108482/David-de-Gea) to thank for a superb save off [Marc Guehi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265907/Marc-Guehi) off a corner but they failed to heed that warning. But they couldn't build on that and this setback is a real test of the squad's temperament. Even more, United have to make that trip without midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro), who earned the final yellow card before suspension on Wednesday. It was to the right of United's goal -- about 30 yards or so out -- and he found the top corner to secure the point with the help of the crossbar. In two key moments, the balance of the title race shifted again further to the red side of north London ahead of Sunday's match at the Emirates.

Assessing Wout Weghorst's Man Utd debut after he started against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

From there, the Portuguese could hardly miss with no one around him and the goal gaping ahead. With Anthony Martial out, this looked a player keen to impress and seemingly with a point to prove in English football. But the circumstances Weghorst finds himself in at United are vastly different.

Wout Weghorst makes his Manchester United debut as a starter in the Premier League away match against Crystal Palace, after signing on loan from Burnley.

9, so it fits good with Antony, it fits good with Bruno [Fernandes] and it fits good with Marcus Rashford. It’s great to play here and it’s always an ambience, really loudly, and that’s fine, our players like it. I like it. Speaking about Weghorst, and whether his selection would affect our style of play, Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “Nothing, it changes nothing. Bruno Fernandes moves back into midfield to make way for Antony to start on the right, with Fred dropping to the bench, and Weghorst spearheads the attack in place of Anthony Martial. The 30-year-old will therefore come into the United side at the first opportunity this evening for our trip to Selhurst Park, as one of three changes, with Lisandro Martinez and Anthony also coming into the line-up.