Manchester United fans reckon Hannibal Mejbri showed more fight in his cameo appearance against Liverpool than the whole team combined.
Mejbri smashed into Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita after being introduced in the 84th minute of Tuesday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
He replaced Anthony Elanga and made an instant impression, showing energy and passion in the middle of the park.
Hannibal Mejbri, What a cameo. pic.twitter.com/Tjp2KzKiHN
— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBalI) April 19, 2022
The 19-year-old picked up a caution for his challenge on Henderson and risked a second booking when he clattered Keita moments later.
Gary Neville loved what he saw from the Tunisian international and was 'proud' of his effort, with Man United fans hailing his brief showing.
Hannibal Mejbri a 19 year old kid came on and showed more passion and desire in 5 minutes than the rest of the team combined for the full 90.
— 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘣⚡ (@Caleb_Mufc) April 19, 2022
I say bench these entitled, spineless individuals and play the kids for the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/yyfE2RDQzN
Hannibal Mejbri showed more pride and passion in five minutes last night than the rest of that Manchester United team ,he looked hungry , showed desire and fought for the badge. Was putting tackles in , for me he would start at Arsenal on Saturday, nothing to lose and he wants it
— Josh Bunting (@Buntingfootball) April 20, 2022
Hannibal Mejbri, 19 years old. Comes on in the 84th minute and gets stuck in while the ‘senior players’ walked about for 90 minutes. MOTM for me. pic.twitter.com/2RVNQ5Xtbh
— 𝓛𝓲𝓪𝓶 🐝 (@LJxmes) April 19, 2022
19 year old Hannibal Mejbri showed more fight, bottle, energy and attitude in 10 minutes than the rest of this team has all season.
— Alternative MUFC. (@AlternativeMUFC) April 19, 2022
Hannibal Mejbri showing these senior players how to play in a Liverpool vs Manchester United game.
— UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) April 19, 2022
Hannibal Mejbri showing the energy you're supposed to have in games like this!
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) April 19, 2022
18-year-old Hannibal Mejbri has shown more willing and fight in 10 minutes than the rest of the #MUFC team managed over 90 minutes.
— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) April 19, 2022
"To be fair, at least the kid’s showing a bit of something," said Neville on commentary. "Honestly, it takes a young kid to come on and show the rest of them how to sprint to the ball and put a challenge in.
"I’m actually proud of him. Maybe he doesn’t like the idea of Liverpool players passing round him. I wish the rest of them were the same."
Mejbri was making just his second appearance for Man United having made his league debut for the club against Wolves on the final day of last season.
Neville was able to draw one positive from an otherwise crushing defeat for his old club, with Liverpool running out 4-0 winners.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring, with Mohamed Salah doubling Liverpool's advantage.
Sadio Mane and Salah bagged their side's third and fourth in the second half to move to the top of the league.
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Topics: Liverpool, Manchester United, Football
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