Lacey quickly made his mark in the match against Brighton, becoming a key part of United’s attacks on the right side.
United focused their play through his wing, and he responded with multiple good crosses into the penalty area.
His boldness was noticeable on a day when many teammates hesitated to challenge defenders, providing a fresh approach to United’s offense.
Rio Ferdinand praised Lacey’s performance, highlighting the young player’s confidence and skills during the post-match analysis on Rio Ferdinand Presents.
Ferdinand commented, “What stands out to me is his confidence and belief in his ability. We’ve been observing him for a couple of years in the youth academy, and he has a lot of talent.”
“Unlike others, he doesn’t seem affected by past managers or their opinions of him. He comes in without that baggage, focused solely on performing well. That’s refreshing.”
“You can see it in how he plays. He shows no signs of hesitation or fear of making mistakes. He seems eager to take the ball and make an impact.”
“When he has the ball, he looks dangerous. I hope he doesn’t get pushed back down to the under-21s.”
How many players have Man Utd had sent off this season?
Lacey’s red card was only the second for a United player this season.
Earlier, Casemiro was sent off for a foul against Chelsea, but United won that match 2-1, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
After Lacey’s red card against Brighton, Fletcher received a yellow card for protesting the decision post-match.
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