Peter Schmeichel hails ‘game-changing’ Youri Tielemans as Man Utd stage epic Champions League comeback

Peter Schmeichel has heaped praise on Youri Tielemans after the midfielder inspired a dramatic Champions League fightback against Roma at Old Trafford. The Manchester United legend believes the thrilling victory could serve as a major turning point for manager Michael Carrick.

A dramatic European night
United avoided a fourth consecutive defeat by producing a spectacular 3-2 comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League. Carrick’s side appeared destined for another damaging loss before rallying late at Old Trafford.

Matias Soule opened the scoring for the visitors inside 12 minutes. Donyell Malen then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after Ayden Heaven handled the ball in the penalty area.

Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to give the hosts a lifeline just before the hour mark. Matheus Cunha then struck twice in the dying moments to rescue a crucial victory for the under-fire manager.

Schmeichel singles out game-changing Tielemans
Former goalkeeper Schmeichel admitted he felt incredibly sad during the dismal first-half display. However, he credited summer signing Tielemans for completely transforming the match after replacing the injured Carlos Baleba.

“It’s about time we did something like this,” Schmeichel told CBS Sports. “Manchester United did that type of thing time and time again in the past but it’s been so long. At half-time I was so sad about what I had seen in that first 45 minutes because it was bad, it was bad. And then Carlos Baleba goes off injured early in the second half and you’re thinking, this can’t get any worse.