100% tackles won, 100% dribbles completed, 100% aerial duels won: United’s next Yaya Toure blossoming on loan

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Sunday. To find out where all of United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Sekou Kone United’s Malian youngster is an exciting prospect and has been compared to Yaya Toure. Kone joined Lausanne-Sport in the winter market and has gradually been getting more consistent game time for the Swiss club. He came off the bench today in his side’s 3-2 win over Grasshoppers. The youngster played 29 minutes in the second half and completed 64% of his passes. He almost scored his first senior goal, which would have been a huge moment for the United midfielder, but his effort was stopped by the opposition keeper. The 20-year-old completed his only dribble attempt and also won both his tackles. In a dominant all-round display, he also won his only aerial duel and three out of four ground contests for his side. Kone certainly seems to be finding his feet in Switzerland and will hope for more starting opportunities before the season is complete. Sekou Kone stats versus Grasshoppers StatValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.07 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0 Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes7/11 (64%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)4/7 (57%) Passes in own half (acc.)3/4 (75%) Total shots1 Expected goals on target (xGOT)0.04 Shots on target1 Shots blocked0 Touches17 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Possession lost5 Total carrying distance22.4 m Carries2 Total progression14.1 m Def. contributions2 Tackles (won)2 (2) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries4 Ground duels (won)4 (3) Aerial duels (won)1 (1) Dribbled past0 Enzo Kana-Biyik The young United striker was also given some time off the bench, coming on in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he could make little impression, completing just 43% of his passes. He did not complete any dribbles or ground duels during his time on the pitch. Kana-Biyik did contribute a little by winning two of his three aerial duels as his side held onto a valuable three points. The young French striker will be disappointed not to have made an impact and remains stuck on one goal scored this season. Both players could be in action again next Sunday when Lausanne welcome Young Boys to the Stade de la Tuilière. 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.