'It's my passion' - Willy Kambwala's Manchester United message fans will love

Manchester United youngster Willy Kambwala has interacted with the crowd over his last two appearances because he 'loves' defending and it's 'passion'.

Kambwala was handed his United debut against West Ham in December and was called upon again by Erik ten Hag for Liverpool's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The 19-year-old started alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of the defence and was the beneficiary of absences for Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans, who are both injured.

Although United drew 2-2 with Liverpool, Kambwala delivered an admirable performance despite his inexperience and won praise for his tackling, heading and pace off the ball. He made an error in the first half that could have led to a goalscoring opportunity for Darwin Nunez but recovered and passionately fist-pumped to the crowd.

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The Frenchman interacted with the United away section when coming off the bench against Chelsea last Thursday and his personality has endeared himself to fans.

“I'm really proud of the game, of the team, of everyone, of all my teammates as well. We didn't take the three points, so it is still a bit frustrating," Kambwala told club media.

"[I'm] disappointed about that because we know we should win the game. We had it under control. We fought really well together. We stick together, we defend well at the back four with the keeper, with everyone, and we know we should keep the three points at the end.

"But, still, I am really proud of the game and what I could achieve. It's my job, it's my passion. I know what I need to do on the pitch. I know I need to give everything from the first moment, to impress and to enjoy it.

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