The Danish striker showcased shades of prime Ruud van Nistelrooy, but the goalkeeper’s performance resembled Massimo Taibi’s, leaving Erik ten Hag’s squad in a dire situation.
The ongoing Manchester United saga continued with a night filled with intense drama that oscillated between brilliance and absurdity. It culminated in Erik ten Hag’s team teetering on the brink of a complete catastrophe, as they twice surrendered the lead to suffer a 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasaray. With zero points from their initial two Champions League fixtures, they seem headed towards a humiliating exit from the group stage.
Rasmus Hojlund delivered an exceptional performance, resembling the striker of United’s dreams, netting two goals—one of which evoked memories of Ruud van Nistelrooy. However, Andre Onana’s inexplicably poor goalkeeping is leaving fans longing for David de Gea’s return. The Cameroonian has had a rocky start in Manchester, but this outing was undeniably his worst.
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The nadir of this nightmarish display was his ill-fated pass to Dries Mertens, leading to Casemiro conceding a penalty and receiving a red card. Casemiro’s suspension for the crucial upcoming match against Copenhagen adds to United’s woes. Although Mauro Icardi failed to convert the penalty, he later redeemed himself by sealing United’s fate, providing a fittingly chaotic conclusion to a bewildering night that defied all reason and belief.