Carrick told he omitted MUFC star from starting XI who ‘almost always offers something’, he made an impact as a sub
Shea Lacey once again made a lively cameo off the bench against Aston Villa yesterday, which begs the question as to when he’ll be granted his maiden Premier League start.
The Manchester United starlet would’ve been full of confidence after his impactful display during last week’s emphatic Champions League comeback win over AS Roma, during which he assisted Matheus Cunha for the winner.
Shea Lacey limited to substitute role vs Villa
However, Michael Carrick opted against including Lacey in his starting XI for the visit of the Villans on Sunday.
Instead, the attacker entered the fray in the 66th minute in place of Amad Diallo, with United trailing by two goals at the time.
Although Lacey was unable to directly register a goal contribution, he won the corner that United went on to equalise from via Patrick Dorgu.
“Shea Lacey merits a mention again today,” reacted Samuel Luckhurst on X/Twitter. “His brilliant cross that [Taylor] Harwood-Ellis flicked behind led to the corner MUFC equalised from.
“Already a fan favourite, and Lacey has almost always offered something off the bench since his debut at Villa last season.”
Lacey receives international call-up
The 19-year-old will now have to wait another fortnight before having the chance to feature from the off, and if Carrick was uncertain about doing so at home to Villa, he’s even less likely to start Lacey for United’s first game back after the international break: against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
In the meantime, he will still be in action over the next two weeks, as he, Ayden Heaven and Harry Amass were all called up to England’s U20s squad.
