'Proper hard man!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's 'impressive' cameo

James Shearman

• Updated: 4 Feb 2023 18:42 GMT
• 4 min read

Marcel Sabitzer made his Manchester United debut on Saturday as they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League.

Goals from Bruno Fernandes and in-form Marcus Rashford helped United to a 2-0 second-half lead.

But Casemiro's 70th minute red card for violent conduct gave Palace the confidence to turn the game around.

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Jeffrey Schlupp brought one back for the Eagles in the 76th minute and Sabitzer entered the fray five minutes later.

The Austrian midfielder got stuck in immediately as Erik ten Hag's side came under pressure of conceding an equaliser.

But United held on for an important win, while Sabitzer showed that he is an adequate replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen.

Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's 'impressive' cameo

Red Devils fans were pleased with their new signing's debut performance, having signed on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day.

Sabitzer had struggled for gametime in Germany but he looked ready for the challenge when he came on in the latter stages.

United supporters note that he came onto the pitch in a particularly difficult moment, down to 10 men, and dealt with the situation well.

And this fan points out that Sabitzer may be needed from the start in United's next game, with Fred moving back into a holding midfield role.