1 key pass, 87% pass accuracy, 11 carries: United loanee stands out for new side

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Sunday afternoon. To follow where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Sekou Kone The Malian teenager has not had the easiest time since joining FC Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland. Manchester United were said to be unhappy that Kone was left out of the side’s Conference League squad. What’s more, he had only been involved in a couple of substitute appearances before yesterday. Kone was given more time yesterday, as he played the final 30 minutes of Lausanne’s 1-2 defeat to Lugano. The midfielder made one key pass in the match and completed an impressive 87% of his passes. He also made one successful dribble in the game and carried the ball forward 11 times. Kone also helped out defensively, making two interceptions and recovering the ball four times in the match. The youngster will hope to get more minutes under his belt against FC Basel in the league this coming Sunday afternoon. Sekou Kone stats vs Lugano StatisticValue Goals0 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.09 Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes20/23 (87%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)16/19 (84%) Passes in own half (acc.)4/4 (100%) Long balls (accurate)2/3 (67%) Total shots0 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Touches31 Unsuccessful touches1 Dribbles (successful)2 (1) Possession lost6 Total carrying distance77.5 m Carries11 Total progression-4.4 m Def. contributions2 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions2 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries4 Ground duels (won)3 (1) Aerial duels (won)1 (0) Dribbled past0 Enzo Kana-Biyik Manchester United’s other academy player on loan at Lausanne also got the final half an hour to prove his worth. It has been a poor loan so far, as he has only scored one goal all season and has rarely been able to start matches for the Swiss side. He had three shots in the game, two of which were blocked and one that was saved by the keeper. The striker also made one key pass and completed his only dribble attempt. Kana-Biyik also won his only aerial attempt and one out of two ground duels during his spell on the pitch. Sekou Koné signing for Man United, posted on Instagram The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.