🚨 A NEW LOW FOR MANCHESTER UNITED — EVEN COMO TOOK THEIR FOOT OFF THE GAS.
Cesc Fàbregas reportedly admitted that he regretted instructing his Como players to ease off and conserve their energy for their next fixture, only for Joshua Zirkzee to score a late consolation goal in stoppage time.
The most painful part? Manchester United were once renowned for their relentless intensity, relentless pressing, and never-say-die mentality under Sir Alex Ferguson. For Michael Carrick, who was part of those legendary United teams, witnessing his side being dominated to the point that their opponents could afford to ease off must have been particularly humiliating.
Carrick’s post-match comments also revealed just how deeply he cares about the club. His response when questioned about whether his players were still fighting for him reflected his frustration, disappointment, and the weight of responsibility he feels as United’s head coach.
Manchester United have fallen a long way from the standards that once made them feared across Europe. The question now is: how do they get those standards back?
🗞️ Laurie Whitwell | The Athletic
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