With the EUEFA champions League round of 16 finally here, Manchester United and PSG start off on a rather high tempo. Much as it is only the first leg of round of 16, it looks like a final.
But with the Brazilian superstar Neymar out of the picture, we take a look at the two promising talents of both clubs: Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Rashford.
While Rashford seems to score most of his goals in the first minutes of the game, Mbappé carries through and sustains his impact.
Agility and Speed
Both players are renowned for their agility, utility and speed. But with Mbappé a year younger than Rash, he comes across as more talented and faster. Many football analysts even rank him as the fastest player in the world.
The one advantage Rashford has is that he is a utility player. Rashford can drop in, or play wide, using his pace and intelligence. He can also come to the rescue of the team and launch an offensive counterattack on opponents.
Dribbling skills
Mbappé on the other hand is not just fast. He picks the right option, controls the ball, dribbles like nobody else and knows how to score. In PSG’s 22 games, Mbappé has 22 goals and 6 assists.
Rashford has managed to bag 9 goals and 6 assists. But the single most advantage Mbappe has over Rashford is that he is a world cup champion.