September 26th 2024.
As the match between Manchester United and Twente unfolded at Old Trafford, there was one particular moment that caught the attention of Dutch legend Ruud Gullit. With the score tied at 1-1, United's Alejandro Garnacho was about to be substituted in by manager Erik ten Hag. However, Gullit noticed that Garnacho seemed to be quite annoyed with his coach, as he just wanted to be left alone and focus on his upcoming role in the game.
The match itself was not a great display from Manchester United, much to Gullit's disappointment. Despite Christian Eriksen's goal in the first half, he quickly became the scapegoat for United's failure to secure a win, as he clumsily lost possession and allowed Twente's Sam Lammers to score the equaliser. Bruno Fernandes came close to scoring a winner, but ultimately the match ended in a draw. United's next match against Tottenham in the Premier League would be a crucial one, as they needed to improve their performance.
In the second half, United made some changes to their lineup, bringing in Garnacho, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, and Kobbie Mainoo in hopes of finding a winning goal. Ten Hag had a long discussion with Garnacho before he was substituted in, but Gullit noticed that the Argentine wasn't in the mood for talking, as he was fully focused on his upcoming role in the game.
Gullit also understood Ten Hag's desire to constantly give instructions to his players, as their performance against Twente was lacklustre. He even noticed former United player Ruud van Nistelrooy and midfielder Casemiro expressing their frustration on the sidelines. Gullit could see that things were not going well for United, which didn't surprise him considering their inconsistent start to the season.
Despite Twente's strong performance, Gullit was not shocked by United's underwhelming display. He had been witnessing similar performances from them week after week. He praised Twente for playing smart and gaining confidence as the match progressed. In Gullit's opinion, United needed to test their opponents more and take more risks in order to secure a win.
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