Marouane Fellaini believes Manchester United could play more exciting football amid recent criticism of Louis van Gaal’s tactics.
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“It’s the same in the Premier League”.
United may be three points off league leaders Leicester, but they have failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions and the players’ confidence is bound to have been affected by failing to qualify from a weak group containing Wolfsburg, PSV Eindhoven and CSKA Moscow. They’re going to start saying stuff. Is he still the right man to take United forward? I am very disappointed; the players are very disappointed.
Van Gaal admitted he is “concerned” by United’s poor results but said he will draw on his vast experience to inspire a rapid turnaround, starting at home to Norwich next Saturday.
But LVG’s patched-up side vistors blew that opportunity big time.
“They have done everything, but they have lost”.
The scoreline of 1-1 at the break seemed just and United could be satisfied with the showing of their youngsters, although Martial was at times wasteful.
First, the Cherries produced a remarkable fightback to grab a point at home to Everton. So far they are on track and their shocking win on the road against Chelsea lifted them from the minefield. Maybe they would not be one-season top-flight wonders, after all.
Manchester United travel to Bournemouth on Saturday in their next English Premier League match.
All of which made the Dutchman’s pre-match chat about the supporters living in the past utter nonsense.
“Only one club can win the Champions League each season”.
Not that lifting titles was on the mind of anybody with United allegiance after three minutes last night. And they maintained that record by breaking the deadlock here – thanks to rare horror mistake by David De Gea.
It took only two minutes for Bournemouth to take the lead in the game when, astonishingly, Junior Stanislas curled the ball into the back of the net from a corner.
Marouane Fellaini equalised in the 24th minute, but King exploited inattentive defending at a corner to tuck away what proved to be the decisive goal.
Republic of Ireland global Arter was close to tears after being booked after 84 minutes, and was substituted two minutes later before being embraced by his manager at the full-time whistle.
Next, it was Anthony Martial’s turn to sky a great chance. He showed what quick and skillful feet he has on occasion, but there was no end product. Carrick aimed a fine pass over the Bournemouth defence and the lively Memphis Depay ran on to it and killed the ball on his chest before opening fire from 12 yards. Manchester United’s defeat at Wolfsburg on Tuesday featured five goals and the kind of drama that is supposed to happen on pivotal European nights. If you thought the seat was beginning to warm for United Manager Louis van Gaal after the Champions League crash out, then get ready for what the talk will be this week if/when United fall here.
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A well-worked corner, for sure. “First I have to speak to Ryan himself to see if it is true”.
