Manchester United’s Europa League hopes have been crushed once again, as they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Sevilla, resulting in their elimination from the competition. This loss has left the Red Devils feeling disillusioned with their chances of winning the treble this season.
De Gea is very bad
It’s not the first time that MU has faced defeat at the hands of Sevilla. The Spanish team has knocked the English side out of the European competition twice before, in the 2017-18 and 2019-20 seasons. This latest loss is particularly heartbreaking for Manchester United fans, as it marks the sixth consecutive season that they have been knocked out of the knockout stages of a European competition by a Spanish opponent.
The game was played in a passionate atmosphere in Spain, which seemed to mesmerize the Manchester United players. Unfortunately, the team made two crucial mistakes, which directly led to them conceding goals.
This is the second time this season that MU has made more than one mistake leading to a direct goal. The first time was in their 0-4 loss to Brentford. Furthermore, the team has experienced a total of six defeats where they conceded three or more goals in the current campaign, including losses to Man City (3-6), Aston Villa (1-3), Arsenal (2-3), Liverpool (0-7) and now Sevilla.
Erik ten Hag’s team needs to find a solution to prevent such results from happening again next season. This is a very difficult result to accept, and the coach must ensure that the team is better prepared for future games.
Despite winning the League Cup, MU is now out of the Europa League, leaving them with only the FA Cup to compete for a second title with Ten Hag. Additionally, the Red Devils must focus on retaining their place in the top four in the Premier League.
The defeat to Sevilla can be attributed to three worst players: David de Gea, Harry Maguire, and Jadon Sancho. De Gea had a disastrous performance, with two of the three goals conceded being his fault. This performance comes at a bad time for the Spaniard, as he is negotiating a contract extension, which expires at the end of this season.
Maguire made mistakes in both legs against Sevilla
Harry Maguire’s performance was also subpar, as he created an opportunity for Lamela and En-Nesyri pairing to score the opener for Sevilla. With Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez on long breaks, Ten Hag had no other option for the two central defenders, and Luke Shaw was not at his best.
Jadon Sancho’s performance was also a concern. He lacked the ability to put pressure on the left wing, causing Ocampos, with the support of the old general Jesus Navas, to have a prominent match in the right corridor of Sevilla, including 1 goal denied by VAR. The £73m signing needs to step up his game and improve his connection with his teammates if he wants to secure his future with Manchester United.
In conclusion, Manchester United’s defeat to Sevilla has left them feeling disillusioned with their chances of winning the treble this season. They must learn from their mistakes and find a solution to prevent such results from happening again next season. The team needs to work together and improve their overall performance if they want to remain competitive in both the Premier League and the FA Cup.
