Manchester United have hit rock bottom. Beaten at home by Bournemouth (0-3), the Red Devils delivered another worrying performance, just a few days after their rout against Como (1-4), in the Champions League. But beyond the result, it is above all the attitude of the players which arouses indignation. The individualities further weighed down the residents of Old Trafford and the BBC particularly pointed out the errors of Yoro, guilty of a slip, and of Lammens, at fault on his exit during the third goal conceded.
Attitudes pointed out
In the columns of Daily Mailtheir service is qualified as“inexcusable, pathetic and lamentable”before estimating that “this team did not deserve to wear the Mancunian jersey”. An anger shared by the supporters present at Old Trafford, who gave a warm welcome to Michael Carrick before whistling their own players at the final whistle. Bruno Fernandes particularly found himself at the heart of the storm. Left on the bench throughout the match, the Portuguese captain was attacked by supporters as he returned to the tunnel.
A scene particularly revealing of the current climate at Manchester United, where the players seem to have lost part of the credit they enjoyed with the public. “These players have achieved nothing like teams of the past, so Michael Carrick will always have the upper hand over Bruno Fernandes, and rightly so, regardless of the latter’s talent”assured former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. For his part, Carrick defended his decisions, explaining that he had tried to change the course of the meeting thanks to his choices, without succeeding in obtaining the desired result: “of course, I assume my responsibilities. I respect my position and am fully responsible for it. What more can I say? »
Old Trafford in support of Michael Carrick
Gary Neville was also particularly harsh towards the players of his former club. “Some of them are not very professional. There are a few who don’t go to bed at the right time, who don’t eat the right thing, who don’t think about Manchester United every minute of every day, and who don’t live and breathe this club like they should, and like professionals should. For what ? Because it went to their heads. Some of these players are worthless”he blurted out Sky Sports. For him, Fernandes’ public criticism of his coach also illustrates a deeper unease within the locker room.
Meanwhile, Michael Carrick was able to count on the support of part of the public, who chanted his name during the meeting despite the debacle. “It’s difficult for me to live a day like this in this club and to feel the emotion, the dynamic of what it was today. Not for me personally, but for Manchester United”he explained. While the Red Devils occupy a worrying 16th place after their first eight days of the championship, Carrick is in great danger, while Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe are cited as favorites. A change of coach which no longer convinces MU fans…
