David de Gea made a terrific diving save to keep Manchester United in the game late against Young Boys.
Unfortunately minutes later a weak Jesse Lingard backpass let in the Swiss side for a late winner, which De Gea was unable to save.
The Spaniard has been one of United’s best players this season and he was the first to front up on social media after the defeat.
De Gea’s message was followed up by club captain Harry Maguire.
Maguire’s message amounted to a ‘don’t panic’ call, reflecting on the five remaining games for United to turn the situation around.
Words can’t console disappointment
This is not a criticism of De Gea, but ‘we go again’ feels like a kind of meaningless, standard comment which players trot out after a defeat.
It was good of the goalkeeper and Maguire to speak up so quickly after the loss, which has punctured much of the positivity around the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo had set United on course to victory with a 13th minute opener.
Then Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s naive red card for a bad tackle turned the game on it’s head.
United still should have been able to see out the game and secure at least a draw, but a series of perplexing substitutions invited pressure on the defence.
United’s next game is against Villarreal at Old Trafford, a side United have a poor record against. That match has become an absolute must-win.
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