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'Are you Schmeichel in disguise?' Lammens serenaded on Man Utd debut

'Are you Schmeichel in disguise?' Lammens serenaded on Man Utd debut

Summary

Senne Lammens made his debut as a goalkeeper for Manchester United. Fans compared him humorously to former star goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. During the game, Lammens made important saves, but also had moments of inexperience.

Key Facts

  • Senne Lammens is 23 years old and played previously in the Belgian Pro-League.
  • Fans humorously chanted a song at Lammens comparing him to famous goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.
  • Lammens earned a clean sheet in his first game, meaning the team did not concede any goals while he was playing.
  • He showed agility by stopping a long-range shot from Granit Xhaka.
  • Lammens faced a challenge when trying to intercept a ball, leading to a booking for an opponent.
  • Lammens transferred from Royal Antwerp in a deal worth £18.1 million.
  • Coach Ruben Amorim delayed his debut to allow Lammens to adapt to the new environment.
  • Lammens' long passing accuracy was lower than the Premier League average.

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