Fans praise ‘forgotten man’ Aaron Wan-Bissaka assist in Man Utd’s Carabao Cup win over Burnley

Fans have taken to social media to heap praise on Manchester United’s ‘forgotten man’ Aaron Wan-Bissaka after his clever assist for United’s opening goal in their Carabao Cup win over Burnley. 

Wan-Bissaka was making only his second appearance of the season for Erik ten Hag’s side, who were back in action for the first time since the season took a pause for the World Cup in Qatar. 

The defender didn’t take long to remind fans of the ability that they’ve failed to see in recent months, as he managed to get on the end of Bruno Fernandes’ cross-field pass and spectacularly volley the ball across the face of the goal, and allow Cristian Eriksen to tap the ball into the net from close range. 

Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleverly volleys the ball into the path of Cristian Eriksen for United’s opener

It was a timely reminder to the United boss and those watching, what the full-back can offer, and it sparked a flurry of activity on social media praising the former Crystal Palace star. 

‘Wan-Bissaka best right back in world football, never doubted it.’ One account cheekily posted, while another just declared ‘Wan-Bissaka is back!’ 

Another agreed by saying ‘Get in Eriksen! Wan-Bissaka has to stay. England’s best right back’. Adding a heart in eyes emoji for emphasis. 

Fans went online to declare that Wan-Bissaka ‘was back’ and that he is still a top full-back 

Some weren’t quite as gushing, with one fan stating ‘Wan-Bissaka looking decent-ish. Hope he revives his career at United or elsewhere.’ 

Other tweeters were more vocal of the fact that they had forgotten that Wan-Bissaka was still at United this season. His only other appearance had came in a four-minute cameo during the 2-1 win over Liverpool in August, and his assist took some by surprise. 

‘Just realised Wan-Bissaka is playing, I genuinely forgot he played for United’ one fan said. And another tweet followed that same sentiment by saying: ‘Forgot Wan-Bissaka existed’. 

Some fans admitted that they had forgotten that Wan-Bissaka was still playing for the club 

 One fan even thought the assist was part of a dream, tweeting; ‘Wan-Bissaka assist in football match!! Please wake me.’ 

The 25-year-old signed for United in 2019 for a fee of around £45 million. He was a regular starter for the side in his first two seasons at the club, but saw his game time limit last year and has been out of favour since Ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford. 

His lack of first team football has led to suggestions he could leave United in January, and West Ham have been linked with the defender. With a possible move in mind, some tweets suggested his price tag may have increased following his gift for Eriksen’s goal. 

‘Aaron Wan-Bissaka price just shot up by £50m. That was some assist’. Stated one fan. 

While United YouTuber Mark Goldbridge was more realistic on his price tag, saying: ‘1-0! What an assist by Wan-Bissaka! Price just went up by £10million.’  

Others posted that the assist would have added some more millions to his price tag for January

Watching the game for Sky Sports Gary Neville threw credit in Wan-Bissaka’s direction and admitted he had huge expectations on his shoulder when he joined the club. 

Neville said: ‘He has been criticised, the price tag was big and his defensive work is pretty solid. On the ball there are massive expectations of what is required of the modern full back and it has been suggested he is not good enough on the ball, and I would probably go along with that. But that was absolutely brilliant what he did there.’ 

The Red Devils added a second in the second half through Marcus Rashford to finish off a comfortable night and book their place in the competition’s quarter-finals.  

Wan-Bissaka is congratulated by scorer Eriksen after providing the Dane with an assist