BREAKING NEWS: “This guy was responsible for our defeat today and I’m very angry at him right now”: Manchester United’s coach Ruben Amorim has named ONE Man United’s player who was responsible for the club’s home defeat today.

In a disheartening turn of events for Manchester United, the team suffered a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace earlier today. The loss was marked by two goals from Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, who found the net in the 64th and 89th minutes, respectively. 

Following the match, United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, did not single out any individual player for the defeat. Instead, he acknowledged the collective shortcomings of the team and emphasized the need for improvement. Amorim stated, “We need to be better in all aspects of the game. It’s not about pointing fingers at one player; it’s about the entire team’s performance.”

This defeat marks United’s seventh home league loss this season, equaling their worst record from the 1893-94 campaign.  The team struggled to create significant opportunities throughout the match, and defensive lapses were evident, leading to Mateta’s goals. Additionally, United’s Lisandro Martínez sustained a serious-looking knee injury, further compounding the team’s challenges. 

Amorim’s tactical decisions have come under scrutiny in recent weeks. His choice to deploy Kobbie Mainoo as a false No. 9 over traditional strikers like Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee did not yield the desired results in this match. Reflecting on the team’s performance, Amorim commented, “We had a lot of difficulties in the beginning of the game to control the game with the ball… But then we can take in this moment, take the game to a different level when we talk about aggressivity.” 

The defeat has left fans and pundits alike questioning the current state of the team. Despite a recent three-match winning streak, today’s performance highlighted ongoing issues that need to be addressed. Amorim has previously expressed his frustration, stating that he sometimes makes mistakes and needs to improve in managing his emotions and decisions. 

Looking ahead, Manchester United will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures. The team is set to face Southampton next, and Amorim emphasized the importance of preparing for this game and recovering the players. He stated, “Now my focus is on Southampton, to prepare this game, to recover the players and we need to win the next game.” 

The road ahead is challenging, but with introspection and strategic adjustments, Manchester United aims to overcome this setback and strive for better performances in the remainder of the season.