Manchester United Fans Demand Change After Horrific Porto Performance
Manchester United’s 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League was a rollercoaster ride, but it was their backline that left fans screaming for change. Despite taking a 2-0 lead, United conceded three goals in the second half, with Samu Omorodion proving to be the thorn in their side.
Defenders Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt were at fault for many of the goals, struggling to contain the Porto attackers. Their performances were so poor that they were eventually hooked for Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans in the 77th minute.
Fans are now calling for changes to the starting lineup, with many wanting to see Leny Yoro, United’s £52 million summer signing, start alongside Maguire at the heart of the backline. Yoro has been sidelined with an injury, but his return can’t come soon enough for some fans.
"I need me a Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire partnership," one fan tweeted. "Get Leny Yoro back man," agreed another. The consensus among fans is that Martinez and de Ligt need to improve significantly before they’re trusted with the starting spots again.
One fan took to Twitter to say, "Chuckle brothers to start at Villa Park on Sunday. Drop De Ligt & Martinez." Others echoed the sentiment, demanding that the pair be dropped from the starting lineup.
It’s not all doom and gloom for United fans, though. Maguire’s stoppage-time equalizer salvaged a point for the Red Devils, and his partnership with Maguire could be the key to improving the team’s defensive solidity.
United have a tough task ahead of them, with a visit to Villa Park to face Aston Villa on Sunday. The pressure is on Ten Hag to make the right changes to the lineup, and fans will be eager to see how their team responds.
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