Is Versatility a Blessing or a Curse?…
Manchester United’s recent form has been like finding a gold doubloon in Grandma’s old couch. Unbeaten since February 16, they’ve managed to hit some highs in a season that feels more like a soap opera than a sports saga. Sitting a lowly 13th in the Premier League and already out of the domestic cups, their European dreams hinge on Europa League success. Grab your popcorn, because DVDs of this season won’t be a bestseller unless there’s a Bilbao miracle ending.
Amidst the chaos, one man’s consistency has been the thread keeping the fabric of United’s hopes from unraveling—Noussair Mazraoui. Arriving for a neat ÂŁ12.8m, he’s been the Swiss Army knife in United’s toolkit—playing everywhere from right-back to No.10. But will this morphing marvel be squeezed out as the squad’s injured warriors return to reclaim their thrones?
With Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot locking down the wing-back battlegrounds, and Harry Maguire plus Leny Yoro possibly coming back, Mr. Versatility might soon find himself playing musical chairs on the sidelines. So, Mazraoui faces the paradox of being too flexible; caught in the existential question: is being a jack of all trades really better than mastering one?
