Lakshay Khurana
There have been speculations that Juan Mata will most likely departure from Old Trafford once Jose Mourinho replaces Louis van Gaal as the manager.
The Spanish international footballer wasn’t needed by Mourinho at his time in Chelsea despite winning Chelsea’s Player of the Year title twice consecutively.
The same trouble will be witnessed at Manchester United between the two. Mourinho is known to be picky with his teams and can bench any world class player if that player doesn’t match his style of play.
Juan Mata has been a key player at Manchester United and is also one of the most experienced ones around at the club. It will be very tough to get his replacement.
However, United can consider the following players who can do the Spaniard’s job.
- Riyad Mahrez
The Leicester City midfielder has taken the footballing world by storm after his exceptional performance this season for the Foxes. The Algerian international has majorly helped Leicester City reach the top of the Premier League. Mahrez has scored 16 goals this season, creating 47 chances and 11 assists.
Style of Play:
Mahrez is good at dribbling and can get past defenders to create chances or score goals himself.
He is good at through passes and has shown his ability and accuracy for that.
Riyad Mahrez can also tackle well to win the ball.
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