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Massive change in the game

December, 27, 2024-02:13

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Massive change in the game 

Manchester United struggled to improve their inconsistent performance against relegation-threatened Wolves after being reduced to 10 men during their Boxing Day match at Molineux. Ruben Amorim once again chose to leave Marcus Rushford out of the traveling squad amid growing speculation regarding the academy graduate's potential departure from his lifelong club.
Although United managed to maintain parity in the first half, their situation deteriorated early in the second half when Captain Bruno Fernandez received a second yellow card and had to leave the field. Wolves took advantage just 11 minutes later, with Matheus Cunha scoring the opening goal. Under the guidance of newly appointed manager Vitor Pereira, they maintained their lead despite a tense finish.

The home side faced significant pressure as the match neared its conclusion but held on to secure three crucial points, capped off by a 98th-minute goal from Hwang Hee-Chan, which extinguished any hopes of a united comeback. In this analysis, Mail Sport's Aadam Patel evaluates the performances of players who struggled and those who excelled as United continues their quest for revival under Amorim.
Made several crucial saves, including an impressive diving stop to deny Jorgen Strand Larsen, but conceding directly from a corner is unacceptable, even if Matheus Cunha’s goal was exceptional.
Leny Yoro - 5
Joined United’s three-man defense and received an unnecessary booking in the fourth minute but performed adequately until being substituted for Antony shortly after the hour mark.
Harry Maguire - 5.5
Competed fiercely with Strand Larsen throughout the match, although he was outmaneuvered by the Wolves forward for a header that was saved by Onana. Like his defensive teammates, he will be frustrated by the goal conceded.
Lisandro Martinez - 5.5
Alongside Yoro and Maguire, he had a reasonable performance but once again failed to keep a clean sheet. He missed a significant opportunity in the first half when his header from close range was easily saved by Jose SA...