Manchester United fans have taken to social media to express their concerns after the team’s disappointing loss to Brighton and Hove Albion.
On Sunday afternoon, the Red Devils faced Brighton at Old Trafford, with Ruben Amorim’s side aiming for consecutive Premier League victories.
The visitors struck first through Yankuba Minteh within five minutes, but Bruno Fernandes equalized with a penalty in the 23rd minute. ..Continue Reading
In the second half, Brighton thought they had regained the lead in the 53rd minute through Joao Pedro, but the goal was disallowed after referee Peter Banks checked the VAR monitor and saw a clash of boots between Seagulls defender Jan Paul van Hecke and United’s Diogo Dalot.
However, Brighton eventually reclaimed the lead with a goal from Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter made it 3-1 with 76 minutes on the clock.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side held on to secure a crucial victory at Old Trafford.
United fans have been discussing defender Noussair Mazraoui’s performance on social media. While the Moroccan was highly praised during Erik ten Hag’s tenure, his form appears to have declined under Amorim, leaving fans puzzled.
One fan said: “What happened to Mazraoui since ten Hag left?”
Another tweeted: “Mazraoui under Ten Hag is different to Mazraoui under Amorim.”
A third fan added: “Worst game I’ve seen Mazraoui have.” Someone else wrote: “Mazraoui hasn’t been good since Ten Hag left”
A fifth commented: “Second game in a row where Mazraoui has been absolutely horrendous.”
Another fan said: “Mazraoui has been s**t since Armorim came in…”
Mazraoui was substituted in the 84th minute, with Brazilian winger Antony coming on to replace him.
Speaking about Mitoma’s goal on BBC Radio 5 Live, former United player Dion Dublin said: “The ball is floated in and it’s a lovely ball. An in-swinger, the desire from Kaoru Mitoma on the far post is incredible.
“Mitoma forces himself in front of Noussair Mazraoui – what a good finish that is.”
As a result of the defeat, the Red Devils are in 13th place in the Premier League table and will return to action on Thursday when they face Rangers in the Europa League.
