Recently, Manchester United went to Southeast Asia to play a friendly match, and the result was a bit shocking.They lost to a temporary ASEAN All-Stars team, with a score of 0-1. After the game, many fans said: this is not a soccer game?It was like watching a circus.
The match was played at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia and was led by newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim.In theory, a team of United’s caliber should have been a sure win even if they sent out a substitute lineup.But the fact is, they played a messy game on the field and lost in the end.
The key moment of that match came in the 71st minute when the opposing striker Maung Maung Lun scored a goal.The goal was actually a revelation of the many problems in the United backline – lack of defense, lack of concentration, and poor coordination.What’s even more exaggerated is that there was one more chance in extra time, if the opposing players had handled it faster, United might have conceded another goal.
You know, just a week ago, United lost 0-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Cup final.At the time, everyone thought that was already their worst performance, but I didn’t realize that it was only a few days ago that they set a new lower limit.Many people began to question: is this a new low for United?
To be honest, it’s really hard to accept that a club that was once regarded as one of the strongest clubs in England’s history is now losing to a group of opponents who have just formed a team for a few days and have barely trained together.
Some people tried to explain that it was because the weather was too hot and the humidity was too high, which affected the players’ play.But this reason is not really tenable.After all, other teams also play in the same environment, why others can play normally, but not Manchester United?
From the whole match, Man U played very loosely, without any rules and regulations.The players were rusty, the tactics were not well executed, and the whole team looked like they were not awake.This has been a problem throughout the season – ever since Amorim took over, the team has failed to show their fighting spirit.
After the game, Amorim also admitted in an interview that the team’s performance was really bad.He said, “Although no players were injured, we played poorly.We have to put pressure on ourselves in every training and every game.No matter what the situation is, we should win games like this.We have to bring that spirit to every game.”
He also knows, though, that he can’t blame the weather, because once he mentions the weather, he’s sure to get more criticism.After all, it’s not about one game, it’s about the whole season going downhill.Currently in the 2024/25 Premier League season, Manchester United is only ranked 15th, a result that actually reflects their actual level, and it can even be said that there is a bit of luck involved.
Many United fans have left comments on the internet, saying that Amorim is a “liar” and demanding that the club change their manager immediately.Although these comments are emotional, they show how dissatisfied they are with the current situation of the team.Although this was only a friendly match, United failed to perform well even in such a match, let alone an official match.
This game is also another reminder that United’s current form is really dangerous.Especially the manager Amorim, who obviously hasn’t found a way to lead the giants out of the doldrums.If no major adjustments are made in the summer, such as bringing in new powerful players and changing the existing training and tactical system, United will probably fall into the relegation quagmire next season.
Next, United will also play a friendly match in Hong Kong on May 30th.Hopefully they can find a little bit of form in that game, or at least don’t lose too badly again.Even a draw will give the fans some hope.
At the end of the day, ever since Ferguson retired, Manchester United has been on a downward spiral.Some people say that the current United is like a circus show, where the audience is watching the action, but inside it’s a mess.Although this is a bit ironic, there is some truth in it.
Perhaps only when the team really realizes the seriousness of the problem and takes practical actions to change the status quo, can they get back on track.Otherwise, I’m afraid fans will have to continue to watch this “circus” play out.
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