After defeating Atletico, Mbeumo made a surprising statement that worries another Man United star.

Bryan Mbeumo netted twice as Manchester United defeated Atletico Madrid, and he surprisingly revealed his preference for the center-forward role, providing Michael Carrick with additional options for the forward line before the new campaign.

Bryan Mbeumo continued to make his mark for Manchester United by scoring a double against Atletico Madrid, but what sparked more discussion among fans was his post-match statement. The Cameroonian striker unexpectedly claimed that he really enjoys playing as a center-forward, a move that could put more pressure on Benjamin Sesko in the competition for the attacking line. The Red Devils.

In the Snapdragon Cup final held in Stockholm, Man United fell behind to Atletico but staged a comeback to win 2-1 thanks to Mbeumo's outstanding performance. The Cameroonian scored the equalizer from the penalty spot before completing his brace with a close-range tap-in following an assist from Jack Fletcher, bringing the first trophy under manager Michael Carrick.

Notably, both goals came when Mbeumo was deployed by Carrick as the highest striker rather than his usual right-wing position. This is also the role where he has shown positive signs during the preseason.

After the match, Mbeumo made a notable comment to MUTV. He acknowledged that he has gained a lot of experience playing on the right flank, but he also really enjoys taking on the center-forward role.

This statement immediately sparked many debates among Man United fans. With Benjamin Sesko still unavailable and Old Trafford yet to finalize the future of the number 9 position, Mbeumo is creating his own opportunity to compete for a starting spot in the center of the attack.

According to statistics from the Manchester Evening News, all of Mbeumo's goals under Michael Carrick have come when he played as a center-forward. This shows that this is no longer a short-term experiment during friendlies, but is gradually becoming a real tactical option for the English manager.

Mbeumo's ability to play as a number 9 also gives Carrick more flexibility in his lineup. When the Cameroonian international plays centrally, Amad Diallo will have more space on the right flank, while young talent Shea Lacey also stands a chance to get more playing time.

Although Manchester United are still believed to have not given up on the idea of adding another center-forward, Mbeumo's performance and confident statement have certainly created significant pressure on those competing for this position. If he continues to maintain his current form, the 26-year-old striker could well become the unexpected solution to Michael Carrick's attacking puzzle ahead of the new season.