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Jamie Redknapp: How this Man United star benefited from key change against Liverpool
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC really benefited when Jose Mourinho brought on Marouane Fellaini for Manchester United against Liverpool.
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Those are the thoughts of Jamie Redknapp.
Manchester United were heading for defeat yesterday at Old Trafford after James Milner gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot.
But Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalised six minutes from time to get the Red Devils something from the game.
Mourinho made three substitutions as his side went in search of an equaliser.
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Marouane Fellaini helped turn the game
Zlatan was more effective with Fellaini alongside him as both centre backs were occupied
With 14 minutes to go, Fellaini came on in place of Matteo Darmian.
Although many expected Marcus Rashford to get on the pitch, the decision to bring on Fellaini was vindicated as he played a key role in the build-up to the goal.
And Redknapp is convinced the swap paid off for Ibrahimovic.
“While United fans won't want it to become a regular tactic, I understand why Jose Mourinho sent on Marouane Fellaini instead of Marcus Rashford when they were chasing a goal,” Redknapp wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.
Jamie Redknapp thinks Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more effective when he plays alongside Marouane Fellaini
“Zlatan was more effective with Fellaini alongside him as both centre backs were occupied.
“It gave him a split second to break free — and that was all he needed.”
United, who sit in sixth spot, trail league leaders Chelsea by 12 points.
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