MANCHESTER UNITED star Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been compared to “prime Cafu” for one outstanding piece of skill against Brighton.
The Red Devils had to slug it out with the Seagulls over 120 minutes at Wembley before pulling through for victory.
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TwitterAn all-round strong performance saw Wan Bissaka tear through multiple Brighton defenders on a mazy run[/caption]
Solly March snuffed his sudden death penalty in the shootout to leave United heading for a second domestic cup final this season where they will face bitter rivals Manchester City.
Despite the win, United fans may have been disappointed by a 120 minute performance which generally lacked quality and cutting edge.
But Wan-Bissaka did his best to inject some life into their performance with an unexpected piece of brilliance.
The full-back pounced upon the ball on the halfway line, flicked it forward and charged it down.
World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister came to close him down but was left bamboozled by Wan-Bissaka’s pace.
The 25-year-old stormed away and had the gall to beat Brighton left-back Pervis Estupinan twice as he charged towards the byline.
The Ecuadorian managed to scamper back the first time but was left for the dead the second time as Wan-Bissaka headed forward.
Although nothing came from his run, the moment of quality lifted the fans and left them raving about their defender’s talents.
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One said: “Wan-Bissaka moving like prime Cafu.”
A few other supporters drew comparisons between United’s second-choice right-back and the Brazilian legend.
Another said: “He doesn’t get lauded enough. His qualities are so clutch.”
Others were impressed with Wan-Bissaka’s all round game at Wembley, with one fan tweeting: “So happy he’s showing the player he is… I can see him improving more.”
Wan-Bissaka was part of a makeshift defensive unit alongside Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot.
Erik ten Hag had to reshuffle his pack after injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane while Harry Maguire was suspended.
Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer with United believed to be open to selling the star.
AFP2002 World Cup winner and Brazilian legend Cafu is widely considered to be one of the best full-backs of all time[/caption] Read More