Boos during the first half, at half-time and full-time from United supporters. Another wholly unconvincing performance and a particularly troubling first half. Baleba and Zirkzee lifted them but conceding to ten men again raises questions about this #mufc's mentality.
United fans now booing them going long. Spurs are getting Bergvall and Gallagher to press #mufc into going long to a non-existent striker and have Tonali deep to start attacks. Why Tielemans is starting with Mainoo again is baffling.
🚨 Paul Scholes on Manchester United’s starting XI against Tottenham:
“I think Mr. Carrick has finally come back to his senses. And it’s not just me saying this; the fans have been saying it for weeks.
We saw the problem, we knew the solution, and we kept saying it. Credit to Carrick for recognising it early. At least he listens, unlike Amorim, who seemed unwilling to take advice.
Cunha on the left, Amad on the right, and Mbeumo up front. That combination worked before, and I believe it can work again. We know what these players can bring, so why abandon a system that was already delivering results?
Carrick made the mistake of changing what worked just to accommodate a returning player. That’s not how Manchester United should operate. Nobody should be guaranteed a place at the expense of the team.
Thankfully, he has corrected it before the situation costs him his job.
Yoro starting? Of course! We expected that. The boy deserves his place, and he needs consistent opportunities to prove himself.
Now Carrick is finally starting to make decisions like Sir Alex Ferguson. At Manchester United, reputation and favourites should never come before performances.”
Gary Neville: “I thought Baleba would be in straight after the international break alongside Mainoo. There's enough evidence now with Tielemans and Mainoo that there aren't enough legs and energy to cope.” #MUFC
Michael Carrick: “Leny [Yoro] has done really well, he's had a fantastic pre-season and he's at that stage of his career now to make the next step. He made his debut for France in midweek, which is a fantastic achievement, and he fully deserved it.” #MUFC