100% dribbles, 94% pass success, 5 duels won: United loanee stands up tall in huge test against European regulars

Manchester United had three players in loan action yesterday across the men’s and women’s teams. To find out where all of United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Jacob Devaney Devaney has been gaining valuable first-team experience in the Scottish Premiership for St Mirren. He played the entire 90 minutes of their closely-fought 0-1 defeat to title challengers Glasgow Rangers. Devaney was excellent on the ball, completing 94% of his passes on the day. The youngster also completed his only dribble attempt in the match. He was highly involved, having 70 touches of the ball and did not shy away despite facing such illustrious opponents. Devaney also won five of his ground duels and two tackles in a strong, combative display. He also made two interceptions and one clearance in a good defensive showing for his side. Devaney could next be in action when St Mirren face Falkirk on Saturday afternoon, when he could come up against fellow United youngster Ethan Williams. Jacob Devaney versus Rangers StatValue Goals0 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.02 Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes49/52 (94%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)14/16 (88%) Passes in own half (acc.)35/36 (97%) Long balls (accurate)3/5 (60%) Total shots0 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Touches70 Unsuccessful touches4 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Was fouled1 Possession lost9 Total carrying distance44.1 m Carries7 Total progression22.2 m Def. contributions6 Tackles (won)3 (2) Interceptions2 Clearances1 Blocked shots0 Recoveries11 Ground duels (won)8 (5) Aerial duels (won)5 (0) Fouls2 Dribbled past0 Enzo Kana-Biyik The young French star played the final eight minutes in a 0-2 defeat to Young Boys for FC Lausanne-Sport. He made one key pass in the match but failed to have a shot during his limited time on the pitch. Kana-Biyik did win his only aerial duel in the game, though, as he tried to help his side find a consolation goal. His teammate Sekou Kone did not get off the bench in the match. The United duo could be in action next Sunday when Lausanne travel to Luzern. Hannah Blundell United Women had a disappointing day, losing the League Cup final 0-2 to Chelsea, but their loanee Blundell was successful. She helped Everton Women to an impressive 2-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur. Blundell made one tackle, two clearances, and one interception in the game. She also completed 100% of her ground duels and managed to play one key pass in the game. The full-back will not feature in Everton’s next game as they travel to the Progress with Unity Stadium to take on United next Saturday lunchtime. Featured image Lewis Storey via Getty Images 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 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.