The loss marked United’s fourth home defeat in six Premier League games against the Seagulls on Sunday afternoon.
Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring for Brighton in the first half, with Bruno Fernandes equalizing from the penalty spot. ..Continue Reading
However, second-half goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter, the latter capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Andre Onana, secured the victory for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
Post-match, United manager Ruben Amorim criticized his team’s performance, calling them ‘possibly the worst team in Manchester United’s history.’
Amorim made three changes to his starting lineup for the Brighton match, bringing Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot, and Harry Maguire into the fold.
He decided to keep Yoro in the starting lineup after the 3-1 win over Southampton, even though the Frenchman had struggled against the pace of Kamaldeen Sulemana on the Saints’ left flank.
It was in the final moments of the Brighton match, with the result nearly decided, that fans became concerned about Yoro.
The 18-year-old was shoved by Solly March, causing him to take several steps back before confronting the Brighton winger alongside Alejandro Garnacho.
Some fans felt Yoro could have handled the situation differently, while others defended the former Lille defender, believing he will quickly learn from the experience at the top level of English football.
One wrote: “He’s a kid, Saliba doesn’t have it in him but he does his work on the pitch.”
A second added: “He’s a kid, come on.”
A third said: “He is 18 years old. Leave him alone.”
Man United are next in action against Rangers on Thursday in the Europa League, with Amorim expected to make changes given the club’s standing in seventh place – with three wins and three draws – with two matches left in the group stages.
