Robbie Savage expressed his pride after watching his son, Charlie, produce a composed performance for Manchester United against Liverpool during Tuesdayâs pre-season friendly in Bangkok.Charlie, who turned 19 in May, played the entire second half after coming on for Fred, scorer of Unitedâs second of three first-half goals at the Rajamangala National Stadium.The teenage midfielder kept things simple in possession, worked hard to win the ball back and didnât look overawed by the occasion.At one point, the youngster even bravely produced a piece of skill against Liverpoolâs star forward, Mohamed Salah.This delighted his dad, who tweeted: 'So so proud @charliesavage84, thought you were terrific, a Maradona turn on edge of your own box, who did you get that from. Finally a savage that can play.'The former Wales international-turned-pundit then tweeted a clip of the aforementioned turn, adding: âLove to see it @charliesavage84, confident and brave on edge of your own box against the best player in Premier League Mo Salah.âWatch the clip here:
No wonder Robbie is a proud dad.
Andy Cole impressed with Charlie Savage's performance
Also impressed with Charlieâs performance was Man Utd hero Andy Cole, who told MUTV, per The Metro:Â âHe is a young boy being given an opportunity and I thought he did really well.
âHeâs playing against Liverpool there. I know he has done it when he has been playing against the kids and that, but this is pre-season, this is what you are trying to get to.
âI thought he did really well when he came on.
âThe higher you go up in midfield, you have got to do that, you have got to keep the ball. And he did that today.â
Emotional moment Charlie Savage made Man Utd first-team debut
Robbie was memorably providing co-commentary on Man Utdâs Champions League clash against Young Boys in December when his son made his first-team debut for the Red Devils.
Fighting back the tears, he said: âIâm starting to tear up because Charlie has achieved so much in his young life.
âHeâs never been top of the class but his application, his work ethic and desire has got him to where he is. My father whoâs sadly not with us would be looking down proud of his grandson. His nan at home will be in tears now.
âHeâs a great kid and heâll do everything. Heâs a great player and has a wonderful left foot. Heâs one very lucky boy but a boy whoâs worked incredibly hard.â
And then Charlie entered the fray in the closing stages, Robbie added: âComing on for Manchester Utd, Charlie Savage for Juan Mataâ¦â
âWow, I never believed Iâd say those words here at Manchester United, what a proud day!â
âFor my boy. All the hard work. What a proud day for me, his mother, his nana, his grandparents and most importantly for that boy there: Charlie Savage. What an amazing moment for him.â
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