Amrabat labels full debut 'perfect night' as Man Utd cruise past Palace

Toby Rathborne
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Sofyan Amrabat made his full debut as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace
Sofyan Amrabat made his full debut as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace

Sofyan Amrabat said his full Manchester United debut was the "perfect night" as the Red Devils cruised to a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

The Moroccan international — who arrived from Fiorentina over the summer carrying an injury — made an immediate impact against Palace.

Following the victory, he shared his delight at the result and making a childhood dream come true.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I think it was the perfect night. We played very well and most importantly won 3-0. I played for an hour so I think [it was] a perfect night.

"Since I was a child, I worked for this. I worked very hard my whole career, my whole life for this. To play here is amazing."

Erik ten Hag employed Sofyan Amrabat in an inverted left-back position
Erik ten Hag employed Sofyan Amrabat in an inverted left-back position

The midfielder was deployed in an inverted left-back role for Erik ten Hag, moving into the engine room alongside Casemiro — who starred for the hosts.

After the game, he insisted that he would be happy to play in any position for the Dutch tactician.

He added: "I told the manager I would play wherever he needs me, wherever the team need me, even if it's goalkeeper. 

"I'll play where I can help the team. Today it was left-back but I had a bit of a free role and I played a lot in the midfield. It was nice. 

"I like to touch the ball and have it always. I'm not a left-back that will play from the line. I tried to give the team an extra option. 

"I'll play where the team needs me, I prefer to play in midfield but if it's left-back, it's left-back."

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