{"id":6321,"date":"2022-12-22T14:03:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T14:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manunited.uk\/?p=6321"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:05:57","slug":"how-did-manchester-uniteds-16-players-get-on-at-the-2022-world-cup-in-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manunited.uk\/2022\/12\/22\/how-did-manchester-uniteds-16-players-get-on-at-the-2022-world-cup-in-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"How Did Manchester United’s 16 Players Get On At The 2022 World Cup In Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a month of jaw dropping football, the 2022 Qatar World Cup has come to an end.<\/p>\n

Such a tournament will be remembered for decades to come, be it for reasons on the field and off the field.<\/p>\n

From Japan\u2019s upset against Germany, to Messi magic in the final, this World Cup had it all.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, after weeks of competition, Manchester United\u2019s Lisandro Martinez faced off against his centre half partner Raphael Varane in a thrilling World Cup final.<\/p>\n

The Argentinian became just the fifth player<\/a> to win the World Cup whilst playing for the red devils.<\/p>\n

Manchester United had 16 players in Qatar<\/a>, here\u2019s how their tournaments went for them.<\/p>\n

Hannibal Mejbri<\/h2>\n

The young Tunisian midfielder is currently on loan at Birmingham, but has illustrated such talent that he made the cut for the tournament.<\/p>\n

At just 19 year of age, Hannibal wasn\u2019t expected to feature extensively whilst out in Qatar.<\/p>\n

The youngster made his World Cup debut coming off the bench for a 10 minute cameo<\/a> against Denmark.<\/p>\n

The Birmingham loanee didn\u2019t feature in the following two games against Australia and France.<\/p>\n

Despite this, just being picked to play at a World Cup and cameoing for 10 minutes is an extraordinary achievement for the 19 year old, who will hopefully take this in his stride and propel himself for future success.<\/p>\n

Facundo Pellistri<\/h2>\n

Despite the Uruguayan\u2019s limited minutes this season, Pellistri still made the cut for the Uruguay squad.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t come with too much surprise though due to his consistent presence in Uruguay\u2019s international games recently.<\/p>\n

Uruguay played just three times at the 2022 World Cup, failing to make it out of the group.<\/p>\n

However, Pellistri featured in each, earning two starts and one sub appearance.<\/p>\n

Thus, in the whole tournament, the Uruguayan played 182 minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although he\u2019ll be disappointed not to have taken Uruguay out of the group, Pellistri will still be proud of the minutes he earnt at such a young age.<\/p>\n

Tyrell Malacia<\/h2>\n

The Dutch fullback has impressed in his debut season at United, featuring consistently in a red shirt. Malacia has provided quality competition for first choice left back Luke Shaw.<\/p>\n

However, whilst out in Qatar, Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal opted against using the fullback.<\/p>\n

Thus, Malacia didn\u2019t make an appearance.<\/a><\/p>\n

This will be bitterly disappointing for the youngster having performed well for United back in England.<\/p>\n