BREAKING NEWS: Wolves may have walked away with a loss at home, but their manager Rob Edwards couldn’t stop talking about one particular Manchester United star and surprisingly, it wasn’t Bruno Fernandes or Bryan Mbeumo.
According to Edwards, this United player impressed him so much that Wolves dedicated two players to marking him, yet still couldn’t shut him down.
While the headlines often revolve around the usual big names, tonight’s praise came from a place of genuine admiration.
Edwards, visibly disappointed by the result but honest in his assessment, revealed in his post-match comments that this United player dominated conversations inside the Wolves dressing room.
His influence on the match was undeniable, and according to Edwards, he was the real difference-maker.
Despite Wolves’ strong preparation and tactical planning, Edwards admitted that his team struggled to cope with the player’s intelligence, control, and ability to shift the pace of the game effortlessly.
As he explained, even though Manchester United secured a hard-fought win, the standout performance of this particular player stole the spotlight.
Although reporters expected Edwards to highlight Bruno Fernandes — who was instrumental in United’s attacking play — the Wolves manager took a different direction.
He acknowledged Fernandes’s quality but expressed that another player had truly left him stunned with his consistency, vision, and movement across the pitch.
Edwards detailed how his staff had identified the player pre-match as a major threat. Their solution? Assign two markers to shadow him throughout the game. Shockingly, that wasn’t enough.
The player repeatedly found pockets of space, dictated United’s tempo, and linked up their attack with remarkable composure. Wolves simply could not contain him.
Edwards singled out a moment in the second half that left him speechless. The United star dodged multiple challenges before releasing a perfectly weighted pass that carved open Wolves’ defence and nearly resulted in a goal.
According to the Wolves boss, that single action summed up his brilliance: quick decision-making, elite spatial awareness, and the confidence to control the game even under pressure.
What truly impressed Edwards wasn’t just the attacking flair. He praised the player’s defensive contribution, pointing out how often he tracked back, won loose balls, and helped United maintain their shape.
In Edwards’s words, “That’s what makes a complete player — someone who influences every phase of the match.”
He further stressed that players like him elevate the entire league, forcing opponents to raise their own standards.
Such elite performances, he said, challenge teams like Wolves to improve and encourage managers to develop young players capable of reaching that level.
Despite the loss, Edwards remained positive. He believes his squad will benefit from analysing a match like this, learning how to better adapt when facing players who can flip a game on its head.
In the end, his admiration made one thing clear: this Manchester United player was the heartbeat of the match. His performance didn’t just impress Wolves — it commanded respect.
And for United fans, nights like this are proof of just how influential he can be.
