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Manchester United centre again Sonny Aljofree endured a steep studying curve as MK Dons ran out 2-1 winners towards his mortgage facet Accrington Stanley.
The 19 yr previous discovered gametime arduous to return by in his opening month on the struggling League Two crew however he has turn into extra concerned as of late.
Aljofree has started three of the final 4 league video games for his new facet, taking part in the 90 minutes in the entire encounters.
MK Dons dominated the ball with 55% however had many much less photographs as The ‘Owd Reds had 14 photographs to the house facet’s 5 efforts. The younger academy product was given a rating of 5.9 on Sofascore as he didn’t get entangled within the recreation.
The primary aim of the night arrived after only one minute when a unfastened ball from the Accrington centre again was reduce out by Alex Gilby who slotted dwelling.
Aljofree was the closest defender to the motion however there was no manner he may have reacted in time because of the poor placement of his teammate’s go.
The second aim arrived after one other unfortunate second for the United defender. Aljofree reduce out a cross from the correct hand facet, sending the ball properly exterior the penalty space, apparently out of hazard.
Nobody despatched Joe Tomlinson the memo nonetheless as he took a few touches and smashed a looping shot into the highest nook to offer his facet a 2-0 lead.
The aim went down as an error resulting in a aim however it was extremely harsh on {the teenager}.
Aljofree made just one clearance and two interceptions within the match. He additionally received solely 50% of his floor and aerial duels in the course of the recreation.
The teen did have 51 touches as a part of a again three however he did give the ball away 16 occasions and solely made 65% of his passes. He was notably wasteful with lengthy balls, solely making two of his ten makes an attempt join along with his teammates.
Accrington Stanley and Aljofree can be hoping to return to successful methods after they welcome second-placed Walsall to the Wham Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Photos
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