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FootballTariq Lamptey Receives Massive Love On Social Media After Excellent Cameo Against Man United
- Social media users have been left drooling over the quality of Tariq Lamptey on the back of his awesome display against Manchester United
- Despite Manchester United picking all three points against the Seagulls, it was Lamptey who received the plaudits
- Lamptey would hope his performance against the Red Devils will convince Graham Potter to start him in their next fixture against bottom-placed Burnley on Saturday, February 19
English-born Ghanaian full-back, Tariq Lamptey has received a truckload of praise and adulation after he put in a great shift against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
A second-half strike from Cristiano Ronaldo, who ended his six-game goal drought on the occasion, as well as a late effort from Bruno Fernandes was enough to end United's winless streak and most importantly lift them to the now 'coveted' fourth Champions League spot.
The 21-year-old marauding full-back was introduced into the game on the hour mark for Leandro Trossard after Ronaldo had broken the deadlock with a screamer from outside the box.
Lamptey lights up Twitter
Lamptey's threat was glaring to the extent United interim manager Ralf Ragnick had to shore up the channel the Chelsea academy product was operating from. He introduced Alex Telles to keep the speed merchant in check, chief Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News, Samuel Luckhurst quoted him on Twitter.
Although his half-hour cameo caused a lot of headache in the United backline, it was not enough to stop the Red Devils from ending their four-game winless run.
Below were some of the comments pouring in over the output of Tariq:
@markgoldbridge highlighted the brilliance of Paul Pogba but left his biggest praise for Lamptey in his tweet.
Reiterating the comments of @markgoldbridge was another user @ultimatefootytv who suggested Tariq will excel for any of the top teams in the English Premier League
Another United fan @RizH0803 was hankering for his club to sign Lamptey and Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma and was quick to heap more of his praise to the Black Stars target.
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Football@okrah_lester on the other hand could not comprehend why tactician Ragnick had to deploy two players to cater for Lamptey
Joining the bandwagon to call for Lamptey to be signed by United was Twitter user @bayfadboy, who suggested the Red Devils sign the talented full-back next season
Meanwhile, a page dedicated for podcasts relating to Brighton @SeagullsSocial were in praise mood for their player referring him as a dynamite
Manchester United Return To Winning Ways
Earlier, SportsBrief reported, Man United vs Brighton Premier League meeting at Old Trafford ended in a 2-0 win for the Red Devils on Tuesday night, February 15.
United were desperate to use the tie to return to winning ways for a chance to revive their hopes of finishing in the top four.
Ralf Rangnick's charges had gone two matches without a win - dropping points on both occasions despite taking a commanding lead.