Video: 6 saves, 2 high claims, 100% aerials duels won: United loanee roars back into form in stunning display

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Tuesday night. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Radek Vitek Vitek was in sensational form as he helped his side to a crucial 2-1 away win over Blackburn Rovers. The Czech keeper could do little to keep out the home side’s opener as a ferocious effort was thrashed into the roof of the net from close range by Yuki Ohashi. In the second half, he pulled off an impressive flying save to deny the home side a second after a wonderful scissor kick attempt. He also denied Blackburn late on when an effort was slid in from a cross, but Vitek stood tall to repel the effort. The Manchester United academy player was not finished yet, though, as he saved from close range after a fine mazy run from the Blackburn attacker. He made a total of six saves, with five of them coming from shots inside the area. Vitek also made two high claims and two clearances in the game. He also came out on top in his only aerial duel of the match. Bristol City will be back in action on Friday evening at home to Watford. Radek Vitek stats vs Blackburn StatValue Expected Assists (xA)0 Total Saves6 Goals Prevented1.42 Saves from Inside Box5 Punches2 High Claims2 Key Passes0 Crosses (Accurate)0 (0) Accurate Passes26/39 (67%) Passes in Opposition Half (Acc.)3/14 (21%) Passes in Own Half (Acc.)23/25 (92%) Long Balls (Accurate)5/18 (28%) Touches51 Dribbles (Successful)0 (0) Possession Lost13 Total Carrying Distance33.9 m Carries6 Ethan Wheatley Wheatley was substituted on in the 24th minute but then left the pitch again after 74 minutes in Bradford City’s 1-0 win over Rotherham United. He had one shot that was blocked and failed in both his dribble attempts. Wheatley did well in his passing, though, making two key passes and completing 72% of his overall attempts. He also won a total of five duels in the match as he put himself about well with the Rotherham defence. Bradford will next be in action away to Reading on Saturday afternoon. Feature image Ed Sykes 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.