Lacey impresses in Man Utd comeback against Roma

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:48 · Archive

Manchester United's 19-year-old Shea Lacey impressed in a substitute appearance during Tuesday's Champions League comeback victory over Roma.

Manchester United won a Champions League match against Roma on Tuesday, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty. The teenager Shea Lacey made a substitute appearance on the right wing and impressed, with Michael Carrick noting his fearless display and the 'mischief' he brought to the team.

Lacey's performance was marked by sharp passing and strong duel completion. He set up Cunha's winning goal with a perfectly-weighted pass and continued playing even after Cunha's red card forced him to move to right-back. Carrick joked about promoting him to that position. Operating in tight spaces near the touchline, Lacey completed every pass he attempted and won all but one of his duels.

The 19-year-old has had a long path to this moment. Injuries delayed his debut, which was tentatively planned when he was 16 under Erik ten Hag in 2023. He has since worked back from those setbacks to earn this opportunity. Sky Sports' Paul Merson suggested the teenager should be 'bedded in slowly' following his display against Roma.

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• The Man Utd change Michael Carrick must make against Aston Villa to keep his jobCarrick secured a lifeline midweek but still needs a big result this weekend (Picture: Getty) With JJ Gabriel almost out the door at Old Trafford Manchester United , and Michael Carrick will now be tempted to pin all their hopes on another emerging star in Shea Lacey. The 19-year-old has played…Metro · 5 Nov, 13:19
• 'Bed him in slowly' - Merse has his say on LaceySky Sports' Paul Merson hails the performance of Shea Lacey against Roma and gives his opinion over a possible move for JJ Gabriel to Real Madrid.Sky Sports Football · 4 Nov, 12:32

In this story: Shea Lacey · Manchester United · Roma · Matheus Cunha · Bruno Fernandes · Michael Carrick · JJ Gabriel

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