‘He drove the team forward’ - Key Man Utd star receives plaudits after changing the game vs Roma

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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel praised midfielder Youri Tielemans for his performance coming off the bench against AS Roma, saying he 'changed the game' and showed leadership. Tielemans was introduced as a substitute after Carlos Baleba's hamstring injury and helped United come back from 2-0 down. Schmeichel considered this Tielemans' best performance for United so far. The pundit's comments came in an interview with CBS Sports after the game.

Tielemans had been inconsistent this season, with three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions, and lost his starting spot after a poor display against AFC Bournemouth. He was deployed as a No.10 against Bournemouth, a position considered not his best. Tielemans typically plays as a deep-lying playmaker and can cover the creative midfield position if needed.

United's midfield options are currently affected by injuries, with Carlos Baleba likely to be sidelined for an extended period and Manuel Ugarte set to be unavailable for the season due to a serious knee issue. The team faces Aston Villa in the Premier League before the November international break.