Manchester United paid very close attention to an ivory coast defender in the African cup of nation final
United has recently demonstrated good results in the Premier League, winning three of their past five games. If they win again tonight, they will be able to extend their winning run.
Following United’s encounter, the focus may shift to the Africa Cup of Nations final, when Ivory Coast will face Nigeria.
This final is the end of an intriguing competition, and one player will be in the limelight for United scouts throughout the game.
That guy is defender Odilon Kossounou, who is competing for a starting spot in tonight’s final. After losing to Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea in the group stage, Ivory Coast is in a perilous position in the competition and will need a great performance to qualify to the Round of 16.
Kossounou, a star player for Bayer Leverkusen, did not appear as a substitute in the group stage but was called upon against Senegal, helping the team win.
However, he was sent off in the quarterfinals against Mali and did not go to the semi-finals against DR Congo. Now available again, he is anticipated to replace Willy Boly in tonight’s final.
Kolo Toure praised Kossounou’s performance against Senegal, and United scouts are looking forward to seeing more of him. According to reports from January, United are considering signing Kossounou this summer.
With Leverkusen, the 23-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga, and tonight’s final provides an excellent opportunity for United to assess him further.
Facing a top striker like Victor Osimhen heightens the difficulty, and United will be watching to see how Kossounou manages the pressure of such an important encounter.
Kossounou, described as “really quick” and a “complete defender,” is recognised for his versatility, as he can play center-back or right-back.
Tonight’s game gives him the opportunity to demonstrate his ability on a global scale, and United will be eagerly watching his performance as a potential summer target.
