Manchester United have promised that they will be happy with the arrival of Ruben Amorim. A draw and a victory in the first two Premier League days since his arrival have fueled optimism, but two consecutive defeats in just four days (2-0 against Arsenal and today 2-3 against Nottingham) shows that the path of the ‘red continues to circle the demons.
While United remain in an unworthy 13th place after suffering a sixth defeat in 15 days, Nottingham confirmed themselves as the Premier’s great revelation by leapfrogging to fifth place, two points just behind the City. On Wednesday, Forest definitely lost against the team of Pep Guardiola (3-0) but now he’s back in Manchester and his coach, Nuno Holy Spirit, He won the Portuguese coaches’ rivalry by exploiting United’s poor defensive standards.
Yoro’s first starting game, but 0-1 in the 2nd minute
Ruben Amorim He chose the young French central defender Leny Yoro, started for the first time since arriving at Old Trafford in July from Lille once he recovered from his long-term foot injury, but United’s defense looked fragile from the start of the match.
The game was only about two minutes in Nikola Milenkovic won the game by jumping Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez, the other two United center-backs with Yoro, and headed for a corner taken by Elliot Anderson.
Bruno Fernandes led the reaction
If in defense it was a flan, in attack United reacted well and, always holding hands Bruno Fernandes He looked for a tie. The Portuguese himself created a great collective action that led to a 1-1 score after fifteen minutes.
A great relationship in short Bruno Fernandes gave it to Manuel Ugarte space to break through the middle and give a deep pass Alejandro Garnacho, whose shot was blocked by goalkeeper Matz Sels, but the rebound fell to Rasmus Höjlund, who scored at will.
Forest closed 1-2
The tie did not stop Forest Nuno Holy Spirit, who continued to show his direct game and was able to enter the break again with an advantage.
In another set piece action, Jota Silva, Forest’s most famous player, He headed for the crossbar and moments later he made it 1-2 again with a shot that deflected. De Ligt and came out brushing the crossbar. At the next corner, Jota Silva played for center Murillo, that shot licked the post.
At United, who? He had 70% possession throughout the match, His attacking intensity backed him up and before the break he also had a chance to score with a free kick from Bruno Fernandes hits the crossbar.
Two more goals against a terrible defense
Once the second half began, United’s defensive failure was an indisputable fact. André Onana answered with 1-2 swallowing a well-centred shot from outside the penalty area Morgan Gibbs-White (47′).
Just as unfortunate or more like the failure of United’s rearguard chain at 1-3 in the 54th minute. own Gibbs White He puts in a cross from the right, the big man Chris Wood He headed, imposed his height on Yoro and between De Ligt, Lisandro Martínez and Onana they let the ball slip past the far post. This is the tenth goal of New Zealanders in the Premier.
Amorim pointed at two defenders but Bruno scored
Amorim pointed to his defense by leaving De Ligt and Yoro to bring on Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui (66′).
And that, five minutes, Bruno Fernandes gave hope to his teammates and liking the comeback by taking advantage of a back pass from Amad Diallo, after the attack from the right, to make it 2-3.
You can’t blame United for trying to fix the defensive mess. He locked Forest in his place but lacked the poise and success to complete either of his arrivals.
match lineup
24
16
20
6
4
15
37
25
9
8
17
26
34
7
22
31
5
20
8
11
10
14
Old Trafford
Matz Sels26
Ola Aina34
Neco Williams7
93′
Ryan Yates22
64′
Nikola Milenkovic31
1′
65′
Murillo5
Jota Silva20
30′
67′
75′
Elliot Anderson8
17′
Chris Wood11
53′
78′
60′
75′
Morgan Gibbs-White10
46′
78′
58′
Callum Hudson-Odoi14
89′
Replacements
Carlos Miguel33
65′
Morato4
67′
64′
Harry Toffolo15
Willy-Arnaud Boly30
75′
Nicolas Dominguez16
78′
James Ward-Prowse18
Taiwo Awoniyi9
89′
58′
Anthony Elanga21
78′
75′
Ramon Sosa24
coach
Ruben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim
Nuno Herlander Simões Espírito Santo
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
