Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, did not hold back in his criticism of two of his former club’s players after their disappointing defeat against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final. However, he was quick to defend captain Harry Maguire, who had been under fire for his recent performances. In this article, we’ll delve into Scholes’ scathing comments and examine the performances of the players in question.
Former Manchester United player Paul Scholes has criticised Jadon Sancho and David de Gea for their performances during the club’s 3-0 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday. Scholes was particularly unhappy with the way that Sancho failed to prepare properly for the match and allowed the ball to bounce off him on multiple occasions in the opening minutes. Speaking on BT Sport, Scholes said that players who see and hear the hostile crowd need to ensure that they are fully prepared for the match, both mentally and physically. He also criticised De Gea for his role in the first goal, claiming that the Spanish goalkeeper should have cleared his lines rather than attempting a risky pass. Scholes suggested that only a small number of centre-backs around the world would be able to handle the situation that Harry Maguire found himself in at the time. The defeat means that Manchester United have now been knocked out of the Europa League and lost any chance of winning the competition this year.
In conclusion, the recent defeat of Manchester United in the hands of Sevilla has been a hot topic in the football world. However, with the blunt remarks made by former United midfielder, Paul Scholes, on the performances of two players, Fred and Scott McTominay, it is evident that there are still areas that need to be improved upon. Scholes’ exonerating of Harry Maguire also adds further context to the issue, highlighting the need for proper management and evaluation of inexperienced players. As United continue to navigate their path towards success, it’s imperative that they take constructive criticism into consideration, and make necessary changes where necessary. Only time will tell if they can rise to the challenge and claim their spot on the pinnacle of European football once again.
