inability to capitalize on their chances following the 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Ruben Amorim’s team struggled in front of goal once again, failing to respond to James Maddison’s early first-half goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With the Portuguese coach suffering his eighth Premier League loss in 14 matches, tensions are mounting as United languish in 15th place.
The performance only heightened supporters’ frustration over the club’s decision not to replace Marcus Rashford and Antony during the winter transfer window.
Amorim is severely lacking attacking options after losing Amad for the rest of the season due to an ankle ligament injury sustained in training this week.
Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, and Alejandro Garnacho are his only senior forwards, but they have just 28 career Premier League goals between them.
Amorim’s visible frustration when Garnacho missed a crucial chance to equalize in the first half indicated the growing pressure on his shoulders.
The 40-year-old cannot afford for his already-depleted attacking lineup to continue faltering in front of goal.
De Ligt’s post-match comments highlighted United’s poor chance conversion as the key factor in their defeat in North London.
“I think in the end, finishing the chances is a big thing in football, and we were unlucky we couldn’t finish them today,” the defender explained.
“If you lose, a lot has to improve. We are not where United belongs, and if I knew the solution, I would have said it, and we would win games, but a lot needs to improve, and we have to look to ourselves to be responsible.
“We have to stick together because if we are out there on our own, we will never get results.”
He added: “It is not enough for United. We are not winning enough or scoring enough chances. We are conceding too many goals.
