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 disappointing outcome for Manchester United, the team suffered a 2-0 loss at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace earlier today. The defeat was defined by two goals from Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored in the 64th and 89th minutes.

After the match, United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, refrained from blaming any individual player for the loss. He instead pointed out the team’s collective shortcomings and stressed the importance of improvement. Amorim commented, “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 loss marks United’s seventh home league defeat this season, matching their worst record from the 1893-94 season. Throughout the match, the team struggled to generate significant opportunities, and defensive mistakes led to Mateta’s goals. Additionally, United’s Lisandro Martínez suffered a potentially serious knee injury, adding to the team’s troubles.

Amorim’s tactical choices have faced criticism recently. His decision to play Kobbie Mainoo as a false No. 9 instead of traditional strikers like Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee did not produce the desired outcome in this game. Reflecting on the performance, Amorim noted, “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 sparked concerns among fans and analysts about the team’s current state. Despite a recent three-match winning streak, today’s performance underscored persistent issues that need to be addressed. Amorim has previously expressed his frustration, acknowledging that he occasionally makes mistakes and must improve his emotional management and decision-making.

Looking forward, Manchester United will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches. They will face Southampton next, and Amorim stressed the importance of preparing for that 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 challenges ahead are significant, but with reflection and tactical adjustments, Manchester United hopes to recover from this setback and aim for improved performances in the remainder of the season.