DEVASTATING NEWS: according to Fabrizio Romano’ ” There is no connection in the team at all, we lack winning momentum and our performance has been terrible. As you can see we were played out of position by Newport after their second goal the dominated us, it’s a shame. We need a more clearer path to follow cause right now we are lost. Trust me whenever we win a match it’s because of individual talent”. Manchester United superstar has openly criticize Erik ten hag for their terrible performance this season “we need a clearer path for we are lost”.
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has conceded his team’s dissatisfaction despite clinching a 4-2 victory against Newport County in the FA Cup on Sunday, January 28. Despite Fernandes (7′) and Kobbie Mainoo (13′) providing an early two-goal lead, Newport from League Two surprisingly equalized with goals from Bryn Morris (36′) and Will Evans (47′). United eventually secured the win with Antony (68′) and Rasmus Hojlund (90+4′) finding the net. Despite the victory, Fernandes expressed displeasure with the team’s performance, stating, “It’s not the result we wanted. We wanted to win, but with a different score.”
While securing a spot in the FA Cup’s fifth round, Manchester United’s performance raised concerns, notably their defensive vulnerabilities, as Newport managed seven shots on target. Despite the evident quality gap between the two teams, the game was closer than anticipated. Erik ten Hag’s side will now redirect their focus to the Premier League, facing Wolverhampton Wanderers in an away clash on February 1.
In a twist, Marcus Rashford was absent from Manchester United’s FA Cup encounter with Newport County. The club cited illness as the reason, stating that Rashford stayed back in Manchester for solitary training. Speculation arose, linking his absence to a reported night out in a Belfast club until the early hours of Friday morning. Erik ten Hag addressed Rashford’s situation, commenting, “He reported ill yet in the last few hours yesterday. It’s an internal matter. I deal with it. It’s an internal matter.”
Rashford’s underwhelming form this season, with only four goals and six assists in 26 appearances across competitions, adds intrigue to how Erik ten Hag will manage the situation. Fans will closely watch the unfolding developments involving the talented attacker.
